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Oct 9, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar (10) reacts after making a catch in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

Could Royals Target $48 Million Utility Man After Monster Year With Padres?

After a spectacular season, utility man Jurickson Profar is a free agent. If the Royals want a complementary piece, Profar could be the perfect fit as they look to improve their offense. The Athletic lists him as one of the best available free agents.

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Oct 9, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar (10) reacts after making a catch in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images
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Could Royals Target $48 Million Utility Man After Monster Year With Padres?

After a spectacular season, utility man Jurickson Profar is a free agent. If the Royals want a complementary piece, Profar could be the perfect fit as they look to improve their offense. The Athletic lists him as one of the best available free agents.

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The Royals could use a little bit of help on the pitching side. Their bullpen could use some work, especially at the back end, but they could always benefit from adding a swingman or two to their pitching staff.

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Trading for Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer helps, but more still needs to be done if Kansas City wants to make a deeper October run in 2025. It certainly wouldn't hurt to pursue one of the remaining free agent sluggers.

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The Kansas City Royals have a pressing need for more offense. That is what let them down in their ALDS loss to the eventual American League champion New York Yankees. To make a deeper run into October in 2025, Kansas City needs more power.

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The Royals could benefit from somebody who could serve as a presence in the back end of their bullpen, but a swingman option wouldn't hurt them, especially after having to give up Brady Singer in the Jonathan India trade.

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The Kansas City Royals need some help in their bullpen. That is one area of the club that was lacking in 2024, as the team was largely carried by its starting rotation.

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Ex-Royals Pitcher Tabbed As Potential Swingman Addition To Staff

The Royals need to address the bullpen. Max Rieper of Royals Review listed former Royals left-hander Ryan Yarbrough as a potential swingman option for Kansas City.

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Aug 14, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a New York Yankees hat and glove on the bench against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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The Royals still have a need for some offense. Jonathan India certainly improves the outlook of the lineup, but more needs to be done.

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