There’s quite a bit of uncertainty going around in regards to both the present and future of the KC Royals’ outfield. With Whit Merrifield and Hunter Dozier shifting to center field and right field, respectively, two spots are taken up. Longtime leader and defensive wizard Alex Gordon has also decided to return for a 14th season.
This leaves the young-but-not-so-young duo of Brett Phillips and Bubba Starling without starting jobs. In a season bound to be filled with overall team struggles, now would’ve been the time to give either or both of them an extended look.