The Kansas City Royals announced that third baseman Mike Moustakas has been named Royals Player of the Month and right-handed pitcher Jason Vargas is the Pitcher of the Month for April. The player award is determined by a combined fan and media vote, with the pitcher award voted on by local media.
Moustakas tied for third in the American League with seven home runs in April, including homers in back-to-back games on April 14–15. He recorded a hit in 19 of the 21 games in which he had an at-bat, including an 11-game hitting streak from April 12–25, tied for the second longest of his career.