Let’s talk about decisions to shake up Royals by manager Mike Matheny

Change has come to the Kansas City Royals. Nothing major, but manager Mike Matheny moved Jorge Soler to No. 2 in the batting order and created a hybrid responsibility for Danny Duffy. On today’s SportsBeat KC, beat writer Lynn Worthy and columnists Vahe Gregorian and Sam Mellinger break down the moves with host Blair Kerkhoff.Also, the championship round of the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, provides the opportunity to discuss Vanderbilt starting pitcher Kumar Rocket, a popular choice for the Royals in mock brackets. The baseball draft starts on July 11.Story links:Emmanuel Rivera makes an immediate mark for Royals in major league debutRoyals jostle lineup, batting order in hopes of igniting offense against Red SoxMellinger Minutes: Let’s have an honest conversation about the Royals. Also: nonsense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices