The rebuild is in full swing, as the Royals shipped reliever Kelvin Herrera to the Nationals for three minor leaguers. In return, the Royals receive outfielder Blake Perkins, a speedy, switch-hitting 21-year old outfielder hitting .234/.344/.290 in High A Potomac, third baseman Kelvin Gutierrez, a 23-year old third baseman hitting .274/.321/.391 in AA Harrisburg, and 17-year old right-handed pitcher Yohanse Morel, who has pitched three innings in the Dominican Summer League this year.
Here are the scouting reports on the prospects the Royals landed from Baseball America.
Perkins is a premium center fielder with plus speed, mature instincts, excellent routes and an above-average arm.