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The KC Royals didn’t offer Bubba Starling a contract Wednesday, but that doesn’t mean his Kansas City days are over.
The roller coaster career of Bubba Starling took another dip Wednesday when the KC Royals declined to offer him a contract for the 2021 season. In the short term, Starling is a free agent with the right to negotiate and sign with any other team; in the long run, he’s a good bet to end up back with Kansas City.
Why? External interest in Starling will probably be low because becoming a free agent doesn’t change his status as a “sure thing” prospect who hasn’t panned out, and the Royals have steadfastly stood by him throughout his disappointing days with the organization.