Royals Urged To Gain Switch-Hitting Outfield Help From Hapless Pirates
June 21, 2025
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Hunter Mulholland is a Newsweek contributor based in St. Louis, Missouri. His focus is MLB Content. Hunter has been with Newsweek since April 2025 and previously worked at Fansided and STL Sports Central. He is a graduate of Westminster College (MO). You can get in touch with Hunter by emailing h.mulholland@newsweek.com.
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The Kansas City Royals have the second-worst offense in all of baseball, yet sat 1 1/2 games out of the last wild card spot entering Friday. With the Tigers seemingly running away with the American League Central, the Royals will certainly join a group jockeying for position in the wild card race.
Knowing that, Zachary Rymer of Bleacher Report thinks that the Pittsburgh Pirates may have the solution for the Royals’ outfield with Bryan Reynolds.
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 9: Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a three-run triple during the third inning against the Miami Marlins at PNC Park on June 9, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 9: Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a three-run triple during the third inning against the Miami Marlins at PNC Park on June 9, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images
The Pirates are the league’s worst offense and are in the cellar of the National League Central once again. After signing Reynolds to a big contract three years ago, Reynolds has not played up to the level that got him paid. Reynolds has already asked out of Pittsburgh once, and he very well could do so again if the Pirates don’t move him first.
USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported that the Pirates are not listening to offers on Paul Skenes and Oneil Cruz, but would be open to hearing offers on the rest of their roster. Reynolds would be able to net a decent return, and with the right team, the outfielder could flourish in the major leagues once again.
The Royals have gained a boost in outfield production since Jac Caglianone made his debut. Despite his early struggles, the rookie is hitting the ball hard around the ballpark. Reynolds would come in and be able to service the Royals similarly, even though he has not played up to his highest level in recent years.
The Royals would be able to take on the remainder of his contract and would help solidify their outfield in what they hope to be the opening of a championship window. With Bobby Witt Jr. locked up long term, the team needs to continue to build around him.
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