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The Royals needed someone to cover third that could provide a consistent bat. In one of their few offseason pickups, they were able to get just that.
The signing of Maikel Franco during last year’s offseason was a bit strange. Hunter Dozier was serviceable at third for the KC Royals. He wasn’t the best defensively, but he was good with his bat, a tradeoff that might be worth it.
The Royals, though, obviously had other plans. A move for Dozier to the outfield was set and Maikel Franco would take over at third base.