Boston Globe sportswriter Nick Cafardo’s sources indicate that the Kansas City Royals have the above three items remaining on their winter shopping list. He also doubts that the KC Royals will make another trade before the season begins.
Of the three, the one that most surprises me is the need for a utility infielder. Since Whit Merrifield can play every position on the field except catcher, it seems that general manager Dayton Moore expects him to win the starting second base job. Further, this desire indicates that Cheslor Cuthbert‘s performance at second base in winter ball hasn’t convinced the team that he can start at the position.