SURPRISE, Ariz. -- A Royals rotation that seemed decimated after the tragic death of Yordano Ventura last month suddenly looks deep and talented.
The recent signings of right-hander Jason Hammel and left-hander Travis Wood gives general manager Dayton Moore the type of depth he always covets this time of year.
Wood's signing became official on Wednesday. He now will go to work competing for the fifth spot in the rotation, along with right-handers Nathan Karns and Chris Young.
"As you know, you're always going to need as many arms as you can get," Moore said.