Royals Exploring Extensions For Bobby Witt Jr., Others
2 years agoThe Kansas City Royals have started exploring contract extensions for their young core of players and will continue to do so over the next year, according to general manager J.J. Picollo. Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., starting pitcher Brady Singer and first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino are among those in that group. The Royals are currently in rebuilding mode, but they'd like to lock in their core for years to come. Witt, a former second overall pick in 2019, didn't disappoint as a full-time starter in his first MLB season, as he slashed .254/.294/.428 with a .722 OPS, 20 home runs, 80 RBI, 82 runs scored and 30 stolen bases in 150 games. Singer was arbitration-eligible for the first time this offseason, but the sides couldn't agree on a deal. Pasquantino also debuted in 2022, and hit .295 with 10 homers and 26 RBI in 72 games.
Source: MLB.com - Anne Rogers
Source: MLB.com - Anne Rogers