With free agency floodgates officially set to open on Thursday, both teams and players have been busy making opt-out decisions, with several new big names being added to the free agent market in the early days of the offseason so far.
On Wednesday, the second base market got a major boost after Seattle Mariners postseason hero Jorge Polanco opted out of his contract for the 2026 season, electing to test the free agent waters instead.
Given how the Royals have a well-documented need for second base help, after the season Jonathan India had in his first year with the club and the injury-ridden and inconsistent season Michael Massey put together, someone like Polanco could be the perfect solution for them.