After a surprisingly active offseason that saw the Kansas City Royals retain both Mike Moustakas and Alcides Escobar, the Royals kicked off 2018 with a truly awful start. However, after considering the thin state of their farm system and bleak long-term outlook, it seems that the Royals front office is finally ready to convert some Major League talent into Minor League prospects.
Last week, reporter Jon Heyman published an article on Fanrag Sports ominously titled ‘Royals are open for trade business.’ Since it’s just turning from May to June with the MLB Trade Deadline set for end of July, that’s pretty significant.