Now that the World Series is complete, the off-season can begin in earnest. Here is what you need to know about the Royals’ off-season.
Which players become free agents?
The Royals have seven players that automatically become free agents now - Paul DeJong, Yuli Gurriel, Garrett Hampson, Tommy Pham, Robbie Grossman, Michael Lorenzen, and Will Smith. The Royals will have an exclusive five-day negotiating window with them, but after that they are free to sign with any team.
What does the 40-man roster currently look like?
The Royals currently have 33 players on the 40-man roster.