As the Kansas City Royals approach the 2025 trade deadline, they should explore all options, particularly within their division. With four teams in the American League Central vying for playoffs, trading with the struggling Chicago White Sox, who possess limited sellable assets, could be advantageous. One possible target is first baseman Andrew Vaughn, despite his dismal performance this season, as he once boasted significant potential and was a high draft pick. This could represent an opportunity for the Royals to enhance their roster without major investment.
Andrew Vaughn is a primary first baseman who has also played some corner outfield and has had flashes at the plate in the past. If the Royals think they can get something out of him, he may be worth a shot at the deadline.
Vaughn, 27, was one of the worst hitters in the majors this season, putting up a .189/.218/.314 slash line and -1.6 bWAR before getting sent to Triple-A last month.
He was once the third-overall pick in the 2019 Major League Baseball Draft (one pick after Bobby Witt Jr.) and had a positive OPS+ in four seasons before 2025 began.
I met recently-retired big-leaguer Josh Harrison before a White Sox game in San Francisco in 2022, and he was convinced that Vaughn would one day become something special.
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