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Royals target outfielders, not second baseman
Posted: 08 Dec 2025 11:21 am
by 82birds
of course, Donovan could be either.
Royals Hoping To Add Multiple Outfielders
By Steve Adams | December 8, 2025 at 11:12am CDT
The Royals are known to be evaluating the trade market for outfielders, with president of baseball operations J.J. Picollo recently signaling a willingness to trade from his rotation depth to bring in some outfield help. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that Kansas City is looking to acquire multiple outfielders this offseason — ideally one via trade and another via free agency. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that free agent center fielder Harrison Bader is a target for the Royals. Austin Hays is also on the team’s radar, per Heyman.
Re: Royals target outfielders, not second baseman
Posted: 08 Dec 2025 11:25 am
by Shady
Apparently, Lars Nootbaar is available.
Re: Royals target outfielders, not second baseman
Posted: 08 Dec 2025 11:31 am
by 82birds
Shady wrote: ↑08 Dec 2025 11:25 am
Apparently, Lars Nootbaar is available.
unlikely to field much interest after two recent heel surgeries.
Re: Royals target outfielders, not second baseman
Posted: 08 Dec 2025 12:32 pm
by HorseTrader
82birds wrote: ↑08 Dec 2025 11:31 am
Shady wrote: ↑08 Dec 2025 11:25 am
Apparently, Lars Nootbaar is available.
unlikely to field much interest after two recent heel surgeries.
Probably true at the moment but could result in a deal later. Like spring training or mid summer.
Re: Royals target outfielders, not second baseman
Posted: 08 Dec 2025 12:52 pm
by Goldfan
Noot…..Noot…..Noot…..Noot
Re: Royals target outfielders, not second baseman
Posted: 08 Dec 2025 12:58 pm
by renostl
82birds wrote: ↑08 Dec 2025 11:21 am
of course, Donovan could be either.
Royals Hoping To Add Multiple Outfielders
By Steve Adams | December 8, 2025 at 11:12am CDT
The Royals are known to be evaluating the trade market for outfielders, with president of baseball operations J.J. Picollo recently signaling a willingness to trade from his rotation depth to bring in some outfield help. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that Kansas City is looking to acquire multiple outfielders this offseason — ideally one via trade and another via free agency. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that free agent center fielder Harrison Bader is a target for the Royals. Austin Hays is also on the team’s radar, per Heyman.
Not sure India or Massey necessarily are in stone, and they as stated need multiple OF.
His .775 OPS puts him in good company for LF. 100 points over Lars.
Re: Royals target outfielders, not second baseman
Posted: 08 Dec 2025 13:14 pm
by 82birds
scroll I just saw on bottom of screen on MLBTR:
KC is looking for right handed hitting position players.
Re: Royals target outfielders, not second baseman
Posted: 08 Dec 2025 13:22 pm
by ramfandan
82birds wrote: ↑08 Dec 2025 11:31 am
Shady wrote: ↑08 Dec 2025 11:25 am
Apparently, Lars Nootbaar is available.
unlikely to field much interest after two recent heel surgeries.
When asked, Cards telling interested teams that Noot’s doctors say he should ‘heel’ just fine .
Re: Royals target outfielders, not second baseman
Posted: 08 Dec 2025 13:24 pm
by ramfandan
82birds wrote: ↑08 Dec 2025 11:21 am
of course, Donovan could be either.
Royals Hoping To Add Multiple Outfielders
By Steve Adams | December 8, 2025 at 11:12am CDT
The Royals are known to be evaluating the trade market for outfielders, with president of baseball operations J.J. Picollo recently signaling a willingness to trade from his rotation depth to bring in some outfield help. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that Kansas City is looking to acquire multiple outfielders this offseason — ideally one via trade and another via free agency. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that free agent center fielder Harrison Bader is a target for the Royals. Austin Hays is also on the team’s radar, per Heyman.
Yes, I think Bader to Royals sounds like a plan.
Re: Royals target outfielders, not second baseman
Posted: 08 Dec 2025 14:28 pm
by wschreiber
I would rather trade with a team like the Dodgers, who seem to have an abundance of wealth. What would it take to get outfielder prospect Mike Sirota and LH pitching prospect Jackson Ferris. Probably not possible, but one can dream.
Re: Royals target outfielders, not second baseman
Posted: 08 Dec 2025 14:37 pm
by CorneliusWolfe
Shady wrote: ↑08 Dec 2025 11:25 am
Apparently, Lars Nootbaar is available.
No one wants broken (donkey) FUBAR Nootbaar. Not right now anyway.
Re: Royals target outfielders, not second baseman
Posted: 08 Dec 2025 17:11 pm
by Jatalk
82birds wrote: ↑08 Dec 2025 11:21 am
of course, Donovan could be either.
Royals Hoping To Add Multiple Outfielders
By Steve Adams | December 8, 2025 at 11:12am CDT
The Royals are known to be evaluating the trade market for outfielders, with president of baseball operations J.J. Picollo recently signaling a willingness to trade from his rotation depth to bring in some outfield help. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that Kansas City is looking to acquire multiple outfielders this offseason — ideally one via trade and another via free agency. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that free agent center fielder Harrison Bader is a target for the Royals. Austin Hays is also on the team’s radar, per Heyman.
Well then we should be the last team they talk to.