The Royals will focus largely on upgrading the pitching staff this off-season, but their offense could use some upgrades as well. They scored the eighth-fewest runs in baseball with the fifth-fewest home runs and the third-lowest on-base percentage.
At the end of the season, J.J. Picollo insisted he was satisfied with the infield, but would seek upgrades in the outfield. There were reports the Royals were interested in acquiring veteran outfielder Mark Canha from the Brewers before he was traded to the Tigers. Here are some free agents that could interest the Royals.