KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – MAY 21: Starting pitcher Alec Marsh #48 of the Kansas City Royals walks into the bullpen prior to the game against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium on May 21, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The roster is starting to come into focus with just over a week to go before the season opener. On the pitching staff, the Royals shipped out Ryan Bergert, Mason Black, Helcris Oliváres, and Mitch Spence this week. Here’s what the bullpen looks like at this point:

Locks, barring a trade or injury: Lucas Erceg, Carlos Estévez, Nick Mears, John Schreiber, Matt Strahm

On the bubble: Luinder Avila*, Steven Cruz*, Bailey Falter, Alex Lange, Daniel Lynch IV*, James McArthur*

Probably on the outside looking in: Jose Cuas*, Eli Morgan*, Héctor Neris, Aaron Sanchez

Probably on the IL to start: Stephen Kolek*

*-have options remaining

With five starters, and five locks in the bullpen, that leaves three bullpen spots remaining. Who would you carry on the roster?

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