With just over a week to before the Royals open the season against the Cleveland Guardians, the regular season roster is beginning to take shape. The Royals have assigned a number of promising prospects to minor league camp including pitcher Noah Cameron, outfielders John Rave and Tyler Gentry, and the impressive slugger Jac Caglianone. But many roster battles remain, including who will be coming off the bench for the Royals.
Barring a trade, the starting nine will likely include Salvador Perez behind the plate, Michael Massey and Jonathan India at second base and DH with some time in the outfield, Bobby Witt Jr.