The Royals will reassign the top prospect Bobby Witt Jr. Report to the minor leagues, Ken Rosenthal and Athletic’s Alec Lewis (Twitter link). For ESPN’s Jeff Passon, he’s likely to start the season at double-A.Via Twitter).
It is hardly surprising, however, that since being dropped out of high school in 2019, Vitt has not played a single game on the rookie ball. There was also speculation that Whit could be a major league option just outside the gate after 20 years. Impress the elderly during spring training. General manager Dayton Moore also opened that door earlier this week, but a minor-league assignment always seems to be the most likely result.
With Adalberto Mondesi Renowned on the shortstop, Witt made a potential team involvement involving him (or Mondesi) moving to another location. Instead, it looks like Kansas City will continue Nicky Lopez And / or non-roster invited Hanser Alberto On the keystone.
Witt, who is the second overall pick in that 2019 draft, is universally considered the top thirty farmhand in the game by public future appraisers. He is highly praised for his strength and defensive ability. If Witt performs well in the minor, he could emerge as a more realistic big league option in the following year. By demoting Witt, the Royals also ensure that he will not receive a full year of MLB service time in 2021, and at least keep him under the team’s control until 2027. In this case, however, there is an argument on a reasonable ground to keep wit. MLB roster closed on opening day.
