Ranking the 2022 Kansas City Royals Who Are Most Likely to Be Traded

The 2022 MLB trade deadline is on August 2. The Kansas City Royals are expected to be active at this year's deadline. Several young players have stood out so far and others could be on their way to doing so if moves are made elsewhere. Here are the players who are most likely to get traded and the least likely.

The Royals are expected to make a move for Andrew Benintendi at the deadline. The left-handed outfielder is an All-Star and has a career-high 126 wRC+.

Whit Merrifield is the second most likely player to be traded in the Kansas City Royals' future. He's hitting well in July and his defensive ability is getting better. Merfield's contract situation and recent comments suggest he wants to play playoff baseball.

Michael A. Taylor is having one of his best years at the plate. He's a potential addition to a playoff team. It's not clear if the Royals would be comfortable with moving two outfielders.

Scott Barlow has been one of the most underappreciated relievers in baseball over the last few years. He has a 1.97 ERA in 45 innings this season, but his 3.61 FIP is his worst. Barow will turn 30 in December.

Hunter Dozier is the 5th most likely player to be traded in 2022. He's been the Royals' second-best hitter this season behind Benintendi. DoZier has been one of the team's worst defenders this year.

Ranking the Kansas City Royals who are most likely to be traded. Josh Staumont, Brad Keller, Amir Garrett and Nicky Lopez are the most interesting players. They have a 25% chance of being traded in the next five years.