The KC Royals are rumored to be one of the top three suitors for relief ace Joakim Soria, according to Detroit Free Press reporter Anthony Fenech:
Front-runners for Soria’s services now appear to be Royals, Giants and Rangers.
— anthony fenech (@anthonyfenech) November 18, 2015
Fenech’s report follows earlier rumors that Joakim Soria was seeking a three-year, $27 million deal. While Soria is said to willing to accept roles other than closer, he still wants to be paid like a top back-end guy.