Rosenthal, prospect Singer among KC's NRIs

January 13th, 2020

KANSAS CITY -- This could be a very interesting camp for the Royals.

The rebuilding Royals announced their non-roster invitees to Spring Training, and there were some anticipated names, including right-hander , who is hoping to make a comeback.

But the Royals also are inviting several prospects not on the 40-man roster who could have an impact in 2020, namely pitchers , their top Draft pick in '18 and Kansas City's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, and (No. 3).

Other first-timers include outfielders (No. 4) and (No. 8), and pitchers (No. 6) and (No. 5).

Also included is infielder (No. 18), whom the Royals acquired from Oakland in the Homer Bailey deal last July.

The list also includes pitchers Jake Kalish and Tyler Zuber, catchers , and (No. 9), and infielders (No. 29) and (No. 19).

Also included are and , who were non-tendered but re-signed to Minor League deals.

Along with free agent Rosenthal, pitcher will get an invite to camp, as will infielder who could make the team if shortstop isn’t back fully from left shoulder surgery.

Pitchers and catchers will report Feb. 12, with the first full-squad workout happening on Feb. 17.