Blue Jays reportedly interested in Royals OF Andrew Benintendi
Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi could be a hot commodity in the coming weeks as the Aug. 2 MLB trade deadline approaches.
It was reported earlier on Wednesday that "Benny" was a "name to watch" if the Philadelphia Phillies seek to replace injured MVP Bryce Harper via a trade. MLB Network's Jon Morosi added the Toronto Blue Jays to the mix.
Benintendi is currently slashing .303/.368/.391 with three home runs and 27 RBI. The former first-round pick leads all Kansas City hitters in hits (82), batting average and on-base percentage.
The Blue Jays' typical starting outfield consists of Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Teoscar Hernandez and George Springer. The three outfielders — as well as infielders Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette and Matt Chapman — all bat from the right side, so the addition of a player like Benintendi could give Toronto flexibility from the left side.
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