Royals Explore Trades for Offensive Boost

The Philadelphia Phillies have expressed interest in acquiring St. Louis Cardinals' star third baseman Nolan Arenado, who is available for trade with three years and $72 million remaining on his contract. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Royals are actively seeking to enhance their lineup, focusing on a left-handed or versatile middle-of-the-order bat. Potential targets include free agents like Jurickson Profar and Josh Rojas, as well as a possible reunion with Adam Frazier. The Royals have also shown interest in trading for Mets' Brett Baty and Phillies' Alec Bohm to address their offensive needs. Previously, they have re-signed Michael Wacha and traded for Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer, indicating a commitment to strengthening their roster. These moves are part of broader efforts to improve their competitive standing in the upcoming season.