The Royals have been looking to add another left-handed bat to the lineup, but with free agents like Michael Brantley, Joc Pederson, and Kyle Schwarber having signed, the pickings are getting slim. The Royals may have to turn to a cheaper option, hoping to get a player who can provide the on-base abilities they have been seeking. One such hitter may be Josh Reddick.
Reddick has enjoyed a 12-year career with the Red Sox, Athletics, Dodgers, and Astros, winning a Gold Glove in 2012, and hitting .263/.322/.428. The Royals have been interested in him before, asking for him as a return for David DeJesus way back when a prospect with the Red Sox in 2011.