As spring training began, the Royals’ competition at second base included four players and plenty of uncertainty. Here’s another layer: Manager Ned Yost said Monday that the club may consider a rotation at the spot when the season begins.
“I’ve got no preset opinion on who’s going to be the opening day second baseman,” Yost said. “And the way I kind of see it, unless somebody just runs and grabs it, it’s probably going to be (that) whoever is the opening day second baseman is not going to be the everyday second baseman.”
As Yost sat in his office Monday morning, he stressed that the situation is fluid.