Kansas City Royals announce roster for World Series vs. Mets

The Kansas City Royals announced their full roster for the World Series on Tuesday.

The Kansas City Royals announced their roster for the 2015 World Series against the New York Mets, which is set to begin on Tuesday night.

The most notable addition to the Royals roster is prospect Raul Mondesi, a 20-year-old infielder who could become the first player to make his Major League debut at the World Series.

The Royals return to the World Series just one year after losing to the San Francisco Giants in seven games. The Royals last won the World Series in 1985.

The Mets are making their first appearance in the World Series since losing in five games to the New York Yankees in 2000. Their last World Series victory came in 1986 against the Boston Red Sox.

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Below is the full Royals’ World Series roster. Click here for the Mets’ roster.

Pitchers (11)

47 Johnny Cueto - RHP

17 Wade Davis - RHP

​41 Danny Duffy - LHP

40 Kelvin Herrera - RHP

44 Luke Hochevar - RHP

46 Ryan Madson - RHP

​39 Kris Medlen - RHP

​45 Franklin Morales - LHP

30 Yordano Ventura - RHP

36 Edinson Volquez - RHP

32 Chris Young - RHP

Catchers (2)

9 Drew Butera - RHP

13 Salvador Perez - RHP

Infielders (7)

24 Christian Colon

2 Alcides Escobar

35 Eric Hosmer

27 Raul Mondesi

25 Kendrys Morales

8 Mike Moustakas

18 Ben Zobrist

Outfielders (5)

6 Lorenzo Cain

1 Jarrod Dyson

4 Alex Gordon

16 Paulo Orlando

15 Alex Rios