Thomas, 30, can play across the outfield. He hit four home runs with 11 RBIs in 125 at-bats with the Cleveland Guardians last season. It was an injury-riddled campaign, however, as Thomas dealt with a bone bruise in his right wrist and plantar fasciitis in his right foot.

Third baseman Maikel Garcia officially signed a 5-year contract extension with the #Royals today 🖊️ Pretty cool moment when the 25 year old reflects on joining the organization at age 16 - Kansas City was his only offer. “No one wants a guy at 128 pounds…I always appreciated… pic.twitter.com/6eG31P9iGy

While their location proposal continues to evolve,” Masterson continued, “it will not be finalized or considered this year or during the upcoming legislative session.”

Leadership from the Kansas City Royals and 29 other MLB teams has gathered in Orlando for this year's Winter Meetings, where executives can discuss trade options and possible free-agent moves and speak to reporters about their offseason plans.

The Kansas City Royals are in the market for an outfield addition and have eyes for Jarren Duran, but only if the Boston Red Sox "lower their asking price," according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.