A few early bumps but Royals bring right approach to restart

The Kansas City Royals are nearly one week into their restart, and they’ve hit a few snags along the way. Three front-line players have tested positive for COVID-19. But unlike other major league teams, there have been no opt-outs among the Royals, and new manager Mike Mathney said the team is taking the right approach into the season.Royals beat writer Lynn Worthy has attended this week’s scrimmages and breaks down the re-start on SportsBeat KC with host Blair Kerkhoff. You’ll also hear from Whit Merrifield on why he believed it was important to return this season when other major league players have chosen to sit out, and from Matheny on why he believes the Royals are built for a short season sprint.Story links:Why the Royals are looking at this 60-game season as a “chance to do something special”Two more Royals players test positive for COVID-19 coronavirus, joining Salvador PerezWhit Merrifield said he had an obligation to his KC Royals family despite pandemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices