One big outfield bat could make a world of difference for the Kansas City Royals next season.
The Royals finished the year 82-80, just four games back of a wild card berth, despite scoring the fifth-fewest runs in Major League Baseball. Their outfield combined for -1.1 fWAR, the lowest number out of all 30 teams.
Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox appear to have an outfielder to spare, as Roman Anthony, Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu, and Ceddanne Rafaela are all worthy of starting 150-plus games in the field if healthy. That may open the door for the Royals to grab not just a quality outfielder, but one with years of control.
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