Baseball is heading into the dog days of summer and with the trade deadline two months away, you can expect the start of rumor season. According to MLB.com reporter Mark Feinsand, the Royals have let teams know that “nearly anybody on their roster is available in a trade” with the exception of a few untouchables like Adalberto Mondesi and Hunter Dozier.
Not listed as untouchable is Whit Merrifield, who the Royals just signed to a four-year, $16.25 million deal back in January. In fact, Feinsand’s source calls Merrifield a “most intriguing trade candidate” due to his production and his very club-friendly contract.