Soria has had a disappointing season with seven blown saves, eight losses and a 4.12 ERA. And he has been on the mound when either the tying or go-ahead run was scored 13 times.
There was some chatter when Soria was signed last December that he might get a chance to start some games. But the Royals never considered that possibility in 2016. Will they consider that for 2017?
Manager Ned Yost said anything is possible, and that the Royals will discuss all of their options in the offseason. But general manager Dayton Moore didn't seem all that enthusiastic about the notion of Soria becoming a starter.