Last year the Royals fielded an outfield that featured an All-Star in Andrew Benintendi and a Gold Glove winner in Michael A. Taylor. Neither player is still on the roster, leaving the Royals with a mix of young outfielders with potential, but a lot of question marks.
The outfield situation is likely going to be a fluid situation all season, particularly now that the Royals have been hit with injuries to their outfielders in the first week of camp. Those injuries could open up opportunities for others. Here’s how the battle for outfield playing time looks at the outset of camp.