Volquez's father, Daniel, died from heart complications on Tuesday, hours before Volquez started Game 1 -- a 5-4 win in 14 innings for the Royals. Volquez returned to the Dominican Republic on Wednesday to be with family and attend the funeral.
KC more attractive
Winning certainly has helped the Royals land some free agents lately, particularly Volquez, Kendrys Morales, Chris Young and Alex Rios.
"Yeah, I think everyone wants to go with a winner," Yost said. "I think that's an attractive thing.