Right fielder Jorge Soler, acquired in the offseason from the Cubs for closer Wade Davis, blasted home runs during a round of batting practice.
I have arrived at #Royals camp. That is Jorge Soler on the right. He is a large man. pic.twitter.com/KL6rl4A43v
And manager Ned Yost, legs crossed, sat on the dugout bench at the George Brett Field observing.
Pitchers and catchers don't report until Monday, but Royals position players and pitchers have been getting early workouts in here for several days.
On a laid-back and cloudy morning in Surprise, about 25 or so Royals' big leaguers and Minor Leaguers worked out with the coaching staff.