J.J. Picollo had admitted this off-season that the team is looking toward 2024 and beyond to build a contender. He backed that up with a pair of trades last month to open up playing time for young players, sending infielder Adalberto Mondesi to Boston and outfielder Michael A. Taylor to Minnesota. With the signing of Aroldis Chapman in the bullpen, could the Royals be looking to move Scott Barlow as well? The general manager told reporters upon the Chapman signing that “Scott Barlow is our closer,” but if the Royals are looking toward the future, then moving Barlow for younger pieces would make a lot of sense.
What is the trade market like for Scott Barlow?
