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benp28 · 06-09-2025, 01:46 PM

Development Lab

Nelson Saiz has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at catcher.

Jonathan Lish has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at shortstop.

Bobby Nickelberry has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at right field.

A.J. Terry has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at center field.

Domingo Carrillo has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at left field.

Joe Hyatt has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at shortstop.

• No noticeable changes.

Dave Forester has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his defense at catcher.

• Catcher arm rating improves by <5
• Catcher ability rating improves by <5
• Catcher framing rating improves by 5

Tonguar Zimmerman has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his defense at shortstop.

• Infield arm rating improves by <5
• Infield range rating improves by <5
• Infield error rating improves by <5
• Turn doubleplay rating improves by <5

Jadon Tezeno has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his defense at shortstop.

• Infield arm rating improves by 5
• Infield range rating improves by 5
• Infield error rating improves by 5
• Turn doubleplay rating improves by <5

Luis Aceves has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his defense at second base.

• Infield arm rating improves by 5
• Infield range rating improves by <5
• Infield error rating improves by 5
• Turn doubleplay rating improves by <5

Mike Gronkiewicz has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his defense at center field.

• Outfield arm rating improves by <5
• Outfield range rating improves by <5
• Outfield error rating improves by <5

Ken Crome has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his defense at left field.

• Outfield arm rating improves by 5
• Outfield range rating improves by <5
• Outfield error rating improves by <5

Spring Training

The Royals had a very successful on field Spring Training, going 21-7, the best record in the MLB. However, there were several injuries which will impact the opening day roster, although thankfully no season-enders!

C.J. Binkle missed two weeks of Spring Training but returned for the final few games, while Yoichiro Curtsinger and Eli Blyden were not so lucky. They will miss the start of the season with injuries of 6 and 2 weeks respectively.

Among batters, A.J. Terry and Arturo Oramas will both miss the start of the season, with Terry spraining his elbow and Oramas his hamstring; they will miss 5 and 4 week respectively.

In the middle of Spring Training, the Royals made the decision to bet big on the top-ranked prospect in baseball, handing Nelson Saiz a 12-year contract for $152m, with the final two years being Team Options, and the annual high being $15m. The Royals are betting on Saiz being worth 15 WAR over the next 10 years, a reasonable expectation for a player who put up a 162 OPS+ at AAA last year. This will be the weakest the Royals have been at catcher, however, defensively, a risk Stewart deemed worth taking for Sainz’s bat.

Tuesday, March 3rd , 2048
RP C.J. Binkle was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: wrist soreness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 days.
Friday, March 13th , 2048
Signed C Nelson Saiz to a 12-year contract extension worth a total of $152,000,000.
RP Yoichiro Curtsinger was injured while pitching. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Monday, March 16th , 2048
RP Yoichiro Curtsinger diagnosed with a strained hamstring, will miss 6 weeks.
LF A.J. Terry was injured on a defensive play. The Diagnosis: sprained elbow. He's expected to miss about 5 weeks.
Thursday, March 19th , 2048
Placed RP C.J. Binkle on the active roster.
2B Arturo Oramas was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: strained hamstring. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 weeks.
Friday, March 27th , 2048
RP Eli Blyden was injured while pitching. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Tuesday, March 31st , 2048
RP Eli Blyden diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinitis, will miss 2 weeks.
Placed 2B Arturo Oramas on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to 03/29/2048.

06-09-2025, 01:46 PM	#571
benp28 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2024 Posts: 843	March 2048 – Spring Training Development Lab Nelson Saiz has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at catcher. Jonathan Lish has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at shortstop. Bobby Nickelberry has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at right field. A.J. Terry has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at center field. Domingo Carrillo has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at left field. Joe Hyatt has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working with staff to improve his defense at shortstop. • No noticeable changes. Dave Forester has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his defense at catcher. • Catcher arm rating improves by <5 • Catcher ability rating improves by <5 • Catcher framing rating improves by 5 Tonguar Zimmerman has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his defense at shortstop. • Infield arm rating improves by <5 • Infield range rating improves by <5 • Infield error rating improves by <5 • Turn doubleplay rating improves by <5 Jadon Tezeno has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his defense at shortstop. • Infield arm rating improves by 5 • Infield range rating improves by 5 • Infield error rating improves by 5 • Turn doubleplay rating improves by <5 Luis Aceves has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his defense at second base. • Infield arm rating improves by 5 • Infield range rating improves by <5 • Infield error rating improves by 5 • Turn doubleplay rating improves by <5 Mike Gronkiewicz has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his defense at center field. • Outfield arm rating improves by <5 • Outfield range rating improves by <5 • Outfield error rating improves by <5 Ken Crome has completed his training in the development complex, and as you are aware, he has been working hard with staff to improve his defense at left field. • Outfield arm rating improves by 5 • Outfield range rating improves by <5 • Outfield error rating improves by <5 Spring Training The Royals had a very successful on field Spring Training, going 21-7, the best record in the MLB. However, there were several injuries which will impact the opening day roster, although thankfully no season-enders! C.J. Binkle missed two weeks of Spring Training but returned for the final few games, while Yoichiro Curtsinger and Eli Blyden were not so lucky. They will miss the start of the season with injuries of 6 and 2 weeks respectively. Among batters, A.J. Terry and Arturo Oramas will both miss the start of the season, with Terry spraining his elbow and Oramas his hamstring; they will miss 5 and 4 week respectively. In the middle of Spring Training, the Royals made the decision to bet big on the top-ranked prospect in baseball, handing Nelson Saiz a 12-year contract for $152m, with the final two years being Team Options, and the annual high being $15m. The Royals are betting on Saiz being worth 15 WAR over the next 10 years, a reasonable expectation for a player who put up a 162 OPS+ at AAA last year. This will be the weakest the Royals have been at catcher, however, defensively, a risk Stewart deemed worth taking for Sainz’s bat. Tuesday, March 3rd , 2048 RP C.J. Binkle was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: wrist soreness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 days. Friday, March 13th , 2048 Signed C Nelson Saiz to a 12-year contract extension worth a total of $152,000,000. RP Yoichiro Curtsinger was injured while pitching. The diagnosis is not yet known. Monday, March 16th , 2048 RP Yoichiro Curtsinger diagnosed with a strained hamstring, will miss 6 weeks. LF A.J. Terry was injured on a defensive play. The Diagnosis: sprained elbow. He's expected to miss about 5 weeks. Thursday, March 19th , 2048 Placed RP C.J. Binkle on the active roster. 2B Arturo Oramas was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: strained hamstring. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 weeks. Friday, March 27th , 2048 RP Eli Blyden was injured while pitching. The diagnosis is not yet known. Tuesday, March 31st , 2048 RP Eli Blyden diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinitis, will miss 2 weeks. Placed 2B Arturo Oramas on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to 03/29/2048.