Royals Prioritize Rental Trades; Lane Thomas Headlining Deadline Deals
Kansas City is zeroing in on moving expiring-contract players, keeping longer-term assets like Witt Jr. and Garcia off the table.
Per MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, the Royals plan to focus deadline activity on players in their final contract year. Lane Thomas is the club's most marketable trade chip, offering right-handed pop, outfield versatility, and an affordable $1.64MM remaining salary. Longer-term assets like Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia are not available, and high asking prices on Wacha and Lugo make them unlikely to move. Kansas City intends to compete again next season, shaping their seller strategy around protecting future pieces.
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