Royals Report: Bullpen Collapse Busts Winning Streak

Sep 29, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes (7) scores on a sacrifice fly by third baseman Nolan Arenado (not pictured) during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

3) Rumors Indicate Royals Have Some Interest In Jose Reyes

ESPN Baseball Tonight analyst Alex Cora reported that the KC Royals are interested in disgraced middle infielder Jose Reyes as a second-baseman, despite his 51-day suspension from MLB for assaulting his wife:

Baseball Insider for 1 day;

Sources: Royals 👀 José Reyes to play 2B.

Ok, back to be the ex-player who will be covering the @NCAACWS.
— Alex (@ac13alex) June 16, 2016

If true, it’s rather interesting that the KC Royals want Reyes to play second base instead of third. Since rookie Whit Merrifield has been getting most of the starts at second base, I suppose that means the Kansas City Royals are looking to move Whit to third base in place of Cheslor Cuthbert or the outfield.

The Reyes rumor suggests that the club isn’t entirely convinced that either Cuthbert or outfielders Paulo Orlando, Brett Eibner, and Jarrod Dyson can handle the lineup spots they currently fill over the long-term. Of course, the Kansas City Royals are looking to defend a title rather than settle for adequate production.

It also tells me that the KC Royals front office doesn’t think Christian Colon can hold down second base over the long-term, or else why would they be pursuing Reyes?

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