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Should the KC Royals’ hunt for a lefthanded bat include an outfielder they dropped in 2019?
The KC Royals’ so-far unsuccessful search for a new lefthanded bat took another hit with Friday’s news that the Padres reportedly managed to secure the return of free agent infielder-outfielder Jurickson Profar. Recent widespread speculation regularly linked the switch hitting Profar with the Royals, to whose lineup he could have added punch, and even more versatility than they already have.
Profar’s apparent decision further narrows the list of lefty or switch hitters Kansas City might seriously consider, which likely includes primarily players capable of taking over left field.