If you’re underwhelmed by some of the Royals recent signings, here’s something that might change your mind.
In 2015, the Royals’ starting rotation ranked 12th in the American League in ERA and didn’t average six innings per start. The Royals got away with that because their bullpen was best in the league and deep in quality relievers.
Over the course of the 2015 season, the Royals had 10 different relievers who pitched 20 or more innings and finished the year with an ERA under 4.00. If the Royals could grab a lead at any point in a game, on most nights they had enough reliable relievers to hold it.