SportsBeat KC: What did Rosenthal trade say about Royals’ plans for 2020 and beyond?
The question last week — would the Royals move any major pieces before baseball’s trade deadline? — was answered in the affirmative. Closer Trevor Rosenthal, who had regained the form that made him an All-Star in St. Louis, was traded to the Padres.
The Royals, it seems, have 2021 and beyond in mind.
Rosenthal’s gone, but the KC bullpen, perhaps the most improved part of this year’s team, still turned in a superb performance in Monday’s 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians. Greg Holland picked up his first save at Kauffman Stadium in a Royals uniform since 2015.
In this episode of The Star’s daily sports podcast, Royals beat writer Lynn Worthy joins SportsBeat KC host Blair Kerkhoff in a conversation about where the Royals go from here, and you’ll hear from Holland, too.
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Bubba Starling comes through with a clutch hit and Greg Holland closes out a 2-1 win over Cleveland