The Royals have had a fairly active off-season, bolstering the starting pitching staff and adding depth to the infield and outfield. They have also upgraded a bullpen that ranked second-worst in ERA last year by adding veterans Nick Anderson, Will Smith, and Chris Stratton. Other young candidates for bullpen spots include James McArthur, Carlos Hernández, Josh Taylor, Jake Brentz, John McMillon, Steven Cruz, Will Klein, and Matt Sauer.
But there is still room for improvement, and with J.J. Picollo saying that “we’re not going to wait any longer” for players to develop, he could be looking to add another veteran or two.