The bullpen, long a strength for the Royals, was perhaps the biggest question mark going into spring training this year. Kelvin Herrera and Brandon Maurer were locks, but the remaining spots were up for auditions by veterans and youngsters alike.
But with the Royals wrapping up camp in Arizona and heading to Omaha today for an exhibition game before they begin regular season play on Thursday, the bullpen looks like it is settled. Kelvin Herrera will be the closer, a job he lost at the end of last year when he struggled.
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