""Kansas City isn't hiding its willingness to deal a rotation member for an outfielder, Speier wrote. "'Our starting pitching, we have some depth there,' said Royals general manager J.J. Piccolo. 'A lot of teams are looking for starting pitching, so if we have what they may be interested in, and they have an outfielder that would be of interest, then there's potentially the opportunity to make a deal.'"
""Is anyone, including left-hander Cole Ragans, off limits? 'I wouldn't say off limits,' said Piccolo, who noted that the Royals were reluctant to deal either Seth Lugo or Michael Wacha after the two veteran right-handers committed to them via free agency. 'There would have to be a really big return for one (starter) in particular.' "That starter, of course, is Ragans. Though the Royals would prefer a right-handed-hittin"
Boston acquired Sonny Gray this winter; Gray is a three-time All-Star and 2023 Cy Young Award runner-up. Gray could serve as a replacement for Lucas Giolito or as a No. 2 starter behind Garrett Crochet, though the latter may be optimistic. Cole Ragans is identified as a high-upside lefty who could form a dominant 1-2 with Crochet if acquired. Kansas City has expressed openness to dealing a rotation member for an impact outfielder, and Royals GM J.J. Piccolo acknowledged starting-pitching depth and potential trade opportunities. The Royals were reluctant to move Seth Lugo or Michael Wacha and would require a really large return for Ragans.
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