Lyles could be a great find for Royals


Kansas City is still in search of another starting pitcher following the signing of Jordan Lyles on December 20. Although the team is looking for another starting pitcher, Lyles is a perfect fit for a youthful rotation. The team is hoping to get multiple innings out of the right hander. The Lyles signing unfortunately isn't a signing that will make the Royals rotation the best in the MLB or even the American League Central. Lyles does however provide the rotation with veteran leadership. According to masn.com, Lyles sees himself as a leader. "Being the oldest guy in the rotation, every club needs that, especially with how young we are starting and relieving." Lyles added, "Just someone to lean on, not just physically with what we do on the mound. Every team may have someone like that, some teams have multiple guys usually. Not too many of me here, more on the position player side with (Robinson) Chirinos and (Rougned) Odor and Trey (Mancini). But I’m here now and trying to be the best teammate and best starting pitcher and best Oriole I can be." Lyles continued, "I’m big on making guys comfortable, especially the first-year guys that come into this big league clubhouse. I want them to be respectful, but I will go out of my way to make them comfortable and help them celebrate what they accomplished to make it here. Back then it wasn’t like that. Not just for me personally, but the game of baseball. It wasn’t celebrated as much as it should be. I want guys to get their feet wet, be respectful of everyone in this clubhouse and the game of baseball. And honestly just help them get started and hopefully they have the best career they can possibly have." The Royals have one of the youngest rotations in the majors with Singer, Bubic, Lynch and others. With that being said, I believe the Royals are going to be hoping to get a lot out of Lyles. Lyles, over the past two seasons has pitched a combined 359 innings between the Rangers and the Orioles. Unfortunately, many Royals fans aren't a fan of this signing. While the fans have the right to be concerned about the signing, Lyles does check off multiple boxes for the Royals. The 32-year old does have the ability to go deep into games, even complete games from time to time. While with Baltimore, he threw two complete games. 
It's unclear whether Lyles' spot is in the rotation or bullpen, but it will be exciting to see what he brings to the pitching staff for the next two seasons.














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