The Royals have added a pair of free agent starting pitchers in Jordan Lyles and Ryan Yarbrough, but most of the additions to the bullpen have been relievers signed to minor league contracts. Cody Poteet, Mike Mayers and Nick Wittgren have had a bit of Major League success, but the Royals may look to more proven free agents to fill out their bullpen.
With a projected payroll of about $81 million, the Royals should have some flexibility to add a few more relief arms. Here are some intriguing candidates.
Archie Bradley
The Royals passed on Bradley to draft Bubba Starling back in the first round of the 2011 draft, and the Oklahoma native went on to be a very effective reliever for the Diamondbacks for several seasons.