The Royals have made offense a top priority this off-season, and while their main target is a leadoff hitter that can get on base, GM J.J. Picollo has also said he would like another middle-of-the-order bat that can lengthen the lineup.
This year’s free agent class is a bit thin, with numerous buyers which should escalate prices. That could leave the trade market as a more appealing way to improve the ballclub. One player that could be available, according to reporting from ESPN’s Jeff Passan, is Phillies All-Star third baseman Alec Bohm.
Alec Bohm, third baseman: Coming off a career-best season, the 28-year-old Bohm nonetheless finds himself on the trade block.