Just over a week ago, dozens of players were non-tendered and added to the free agent list. These players aren’t glamourous free agents like Shohei Ohtani, but they can be very useful players. A year ago, players like Cody Bellinger, Jeimer Candelario, and Willi Castro were among non-tendered players that went on to have very good seasons. The Royals also grabbed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough after he was let go by the Rays, and he went on to have some solid starts before he was traded to the Dodgers.
Some of these non-tendered free agents have already signed - the Royals quickly re-signed catcher Logan Porter, outfielder Diego Hernandez, and pitcher Austin Cox to minor league deals.