The Kansas City Royals were dealt a bit of blow in their search for outfield reinforcements early Tuesday evening after Trent Grisham was taken off the market when he accepted his qualifying offer from the Yankees.
Now, it wasn't the end of the world, as Grisham, being a left-handed hitting center fielder, didn't exactly fit the corner outfield mold the Royals desire this winter.
That being said, one name who did fit that description to a T was Taylor Ward and the Royals had already been tied to him in the early stages of the offseason.