Royals cut ties with heartbreaking $6.67 million former 1st-round pick
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It simply never worked out.
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The Kansas City Royals finally called an official end to an era on Monday. It was one of those eras that never actually got off the ground. Instead, it's a bit heartbreaking to consider.
The Royals drafted Asa Lacy with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft. He was a star from Texas A&M, a left-handed pitcher meant to become a front-line starter.
He signed for a franchise-record $6. 67 million signing bonus. This was the player the Royals were putting all their faith in.