Like teams across baseball, the Kansas City Royals made roster moves in anticipation for the upcoming Rule 5 draft. Unlike some of those fellow franchises, the Royals made some moves that had pundits and fans alike scratching their collective heads.
The team added three players to the Kansas City Royals 40-man roster, bringing the total number of players on it to 38. Left-handers Eric Stout and Tim Hill found themselves on the roster, along with catcher Meibrys Viloria. Keeping open spaces allows the team some wiggle room when it comes to adding players via the Rule 5 draft or claiming them off of waivers.