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KC Royals Rookies: Who Makes an Impact in 2017?

In 2016, Cheslor Cuthbert, Whit Merrifield and Matt Strahm all played important roles for the Royals in their rookie campaigns.

Who, if anyone, is ready to make a similar jump in 2017?

Matt Strahm, 25, LHP

OK, we’re not really going out on a limb here. Strahm, who spent two years at Neosho County Community College in southeast Kansas – go Jayhawk Conference! – was a revelation out of the bullpen for the Royals last year, posting a 1.23 ERA in 22 innings of relief. The lanky lefty struck out 30 against just 11 walks in his first big league action.