The Royals announced their rosters for the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals, High-A Quad Cities Bandits, and Low-A Columbia Fireflies today, as they prepare to begin play this weekend and next week. The Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers already began play last weekend.
Catcher Blake Mitchell, who was the eighth overall pick in last year’s draft, will start behind the plate for Columbia in the South Atlantic League. Fellow 2023 draftees Ethan Bosacker, Chase Isbell, Connor Oliver, Jacob Widener, and Blake Wolters will be on the pitching staff. Manager Jesus Azuaje will have a lineup with toolsy young hitters like infielder Austin Charles and outfielder Erick Peña.