GLENDALE, Ariz. -- It may not be the sexiest battle in Royals camp. But the battle for the utility infielder role this spring may be the most competitive.
In one corner is 25-year-old switch-hitting Ramon Torres, who held the job for the Royals in the second half of 2017, hitting .243 over 33 games while playing a strong defense.
In the other corner is 30-year-old Ryan Goins, a left-handed-hitting veteran who played in 143 games for Toronto last season and brings experience -- even postseason experience.