The Royals have a rich tradition of centerfielders from Amos Otis to Willie Wilson to Carlos Beltrán. Lorenzo Cain has patrolled centerfield with elite defense at Kauffman Stadium for the last six years, but barring a surprising development on the free agent market, there will be a new centerfielder tracking down flyballs this season.
There is no obvious heir apparent at the position, which leaves some uncertainty headed into spring training. The potential options are pretty underwhelming.
MLB.com writer Jeffrey Flanagan pencils in Orlando in centerfield in his best guess at the 2018 lineup.