Royals named top landing spot for All-Star infielder who opted out of Yankees deal
This could be a nice addition for Kansas City.
Royals named top landing spot for All-Star infielder who opted out of Yankees deal originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Kansas City Royals are short on depth at second base.
Earlier this week, the AL Central club learned that Jonathan India would undergo season-ending labrum surgery . India managed to hit just . 167 with two home runs in 17 games during his second season with the Royals.
Kansas City acquired him from the Cincinnati Reds in a trade for right-hander Brady Singer during the 2024-25 offseason. With India out, Michael Massey should receive the bulk of playing time at second. However, he's hit just .
220/. 255/. 380 with one homer and a .