The Royals made a number of demotions this week, assigning outfielders Brett Phillips, Jorge Bonifacio, and Bubba Starling to minor league camp, among others. The moves give us a better idea who will be on the roster for the season opener on March 28 against the White Sox.
Ned Yost says he is leaning towards keeping 12 pitchers, which would give him room for 13 position players. Most of these spots are secure - Martin Maldonado and Cam Gallagher will be behind the plate, Ryan O’Hearn, Whit Merrifield, Adalberto Mondesi, and Hunter Dozier will man the infield, and Alex Gordon, Billy Hamilton, Brian Goodwin, and Jorge Soler will be in the outfield.