The roster is starting to come into focus with just over a week to go before the season opener. On the pitching staff, the Royals shipped out Ryan Bergert, Mason Black, Helcris Oliváres, and Mitch Spence this week. Here’s what the bullpen looks like at this point:
Locks, barring a trade or injury: Lucas Erceg, Carlos Estévez, Nick Mears, John Schreiber, Matt Strahm
On the bubble: Luinder Avila*, Steven Cruz*, Bailey Falter, Alex Lange, Daniel Lynch IV*, James McArthur*
Probably on the outside looking
in: Jose Cuas*, Eli Morgan*, Héctor Neris, Aaron Sanchez
Probably on the IL to start: Stephen Kolek*
*-have options remaining
With five starters, and five locks in the bullpen, that leaves three bullpen spots remaining. Who would you carry on the roster?
