On whether the Royals will be buyers or sellers this summer, Jim Bowden at The Athletic had this to say:
The Royals are rebuilding from within in a systematic, smart way under GM Dayton Moore and manager Mike Matheny, but they’re a year away from being legitimate contenders. The best moves they’ll make this season will be minor-league call-ups, not trades. Expect to see righty Jackson Kowar and lefty Asa Lacy debut this season. (Fellow pitching prospect Daniel Lynch has already made three big-league starts in 2021 before being sent back down.