ANAHEIM -- All off-season, the Royals touted the skill set of outfielder Jarrod Dyson.
And when the Royals passed on re-signing right fielder Alex Rios, and when they didn't sign another free-agent right fielder, it was clear they wanted to find out if Dyson, 31, was ready to be their everyday guy.
So far so good.
An oblique injury in Spring Training delayed his progress, but Dyson now has seven starts under his belt and manager Ned Yost and his staff have been impressed.
"He's been making great plays," Yost said.