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With 14 players, including key names like Salvador Perez and Bobby Witt Jr., off to compete in the World Baseball Classic, the Royals' Spring Training camp is feeling the absence of some of their biggest stars. This opens up opportunities for others, like Luinder Avila, who could impress while representing Venezuela and potentially solidify a spot in the bullpen. Meanwhile, the Royals made a roster move by designating Dairon Blanco for assignment to finalize the signing of Starling Marte, highlighting their push for depth and experience in a crowded outfield. As the Royals prepare to face the Angels today, fans will be keeping an eye on the performances of the remaining players, with a mix of anticipation for the upcoming WBC and the ongoing quest for a competitive spring.

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With 14 Royals in Classic, door swings open for these 4 players at camp
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With 14 Royals in Classic, door swings open for these 4 players at camp
TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Royals' clubhouse was quiet Monday morning, the result of 14 players participating in the World Baseball Classic \-\- 10 of whom are on the 40-man roster -- those players heading off to their respective team camps to prepare for the tournament that begins this week. Royals
 Luinder Avila's WBC role for Venezuela could make him strong Royals bullpen option
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Luinder Avila's WBC role for Venezuela could make him strong Royals bullpen option
The Kansas City Royals are sending another big league name to the 2026 World Baseball Classic with Luinder Avila joining Venezuela's roster in an exciting role.
 Royals Designate Dairon Blanco For Assignment
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Royals Designate Dairon Blanco For Assignment
The Royals announced they’ve designated outfielder Dairon Blanco for assignment. That’s the necessary 40-man roster move to finalize their one-year deal with Starling Marte, which is official. Blanco has been a depth outfielder in Kansas City for the past four seasons. He played in nearly half the team’s games between 2023-24 but wasn’t much of a […]
 Royals vs. Angels Monday game thread
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Royals vs. Angels Monday game thread
Noah Cameron day! Old friend Adam Frazier in the lineup for the Angels.
 Which WBC team will you be rooting for?
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Which WBC team will you be rooting for?
The WBC kicks off this week, and players have already left their respective Spring Training camps to join their countrymen (or ancestral countrymen, at least). After they play some exhibition warm-up games against professional teams, both MLB and otherwise, on Tuesday, they’ll kick off official tournament play with Chinese Taipei at Australia in the Tokyo […]
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