KC Royals: Edinson Volquez Refusing Option Shows Pitcher Shortage

The KC Royals have made a flurry of moves now that the season ended with the Chicago Cubs World Series victory. The most interesting decision was when pitcher Edinson Volquez declined his mutual option.

The Kansas City Royals picked up team options on reliever Wade Davis ($10 million) and shortstop Alcides Escobar ($6.5 million). They picked up their half of mutual options with designated Kendrys Morales ($11 million) and Edinson Volquez ($10 million), but both players declined. The KC Royals also declined their mutual options with reliever Luke Hochevar and pitcher Kris Medlen ($10 million).

In other moves, the front office removed pitchers Mike Minor, pitcher Tim Collins, and third baseman…