After extending Seth Lugo on Sunday on the heels of trading for Randal Grichuk the day prior, the Kansas City Royals now look to be in a position to push for the postseason.
But after suffering a tough loss on Monday to struggling Atlanta Braves, the Royals sit three games below .500 and 4.5 games out of a Wild Card spot.
If the Royals want to make the most their recent deals and seemingly newfound competitive direction, they'll need to continue to spend and strengthen this lineup ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.
Despite the Grichuk deal, and even the depth-strengthening trade for Adam Frazier the week prior, the outfield is still a glaring need for Kansas City.