As KC Royals spring training continues full speed ahead and Opening Day gets closer and closer, most would think that major decisions are looming. While that’s true, the team’s fifth starting pitcher is not one of those decisions that need to be immediately made.
In an article by MLB.com’s Royals reporter Jeffrey Flanagan, he touched on some of the potential avenues the Royals could go down. To this point, right-hander Jorge Lopez has been a popular name thrown in the hat of guys who might take that spot. Another player gaining steam? Youngster Brady Singer:
“Singer, who has pitched well in three of his four spring outings, could stay in extended Spring Training until the Royals would need him in April, if the Royals choose to go in that direction and seriously consider him an option at No.