The Kansas City Royals traded catcher Martin Maldonado to the Chicago Cubs on Monday night, and that could be the first move of many that are expected to come over the next two weeks.
Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports that the Royals are in “sell mode,” and they are planning to deal several more players. That could include Jorge Soler, who has 25 home runs and 65 RBI on the season.
After trading Martin Maldonado last night, the Royals are in sell mode. According to a source, the focus over the next two weeks will be moving Billy Hamilton, Jake Diekman, Lucas Duda and Ian Kennedy.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 16, 2019
More on the Royals: according to a source, Jorge Soler might be available at the right price, but as far as Whit Merrifield, KC “would have to be blown away” to trade him and his team-friendly contract. Feeling around the league is Merrifield is staying put.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 16, 2019
It makes sense for the Royals to stock up on as many prospects as they can, as they have won just 33 games this season and are nowhere near playoff contention. We know of at least one player on their roster who is close to off-limits, but almost everyone is for sale heading into the trade deadline.
