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Washington Nationals first baseman Kila Ka'aihue (18) bats in an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros Friday, March 13, 2015, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

A stint in Japan behind him, Kila Ka’aihue at peace in Nationals camp

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Oakland Athletics' Josh Donaldson celebrates as he rounds the bases on a three-run home run by teammate Brandon Moss during the sixth inning of the AL wild-card playoff baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. The home run was Moss' second of the game. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Josh Donaldson traded from Oakland to Toronto for 4 players

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2014, file photo, Kansas City Royals' Billy Butler runs to third as he advances on an Alex Gordon single in the seventh inning during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Kansas City, Mo. A person with knowledge of the negotiations says free agent designated hitter Butler and the Oakland Athletics have agreed to a $30 million, three-year contract. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday night, Nov. 18, 2014, because the A's had not announced the deal, their typical practice until a new player passes a physical. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga. File)

Billy Butler to Oakland on 3-year, $30 million deal

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar hits an RBI double during the second inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

WORLD SERIES 2014: Royals beat Giants 7-2 in Game 2

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas makes a catch on a ball hit by Baltimore Orioles' Adam Jones during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the American League baseball championship series Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Royals edge Orioles 2-1 to take 3-0 lead in ALCS

By Dave Skretta - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon bobbles a ball hit by Los Angeles Angels’ Albert Pujols in the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 24, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. After video review, it was ruled a double, and is the 2,400th hit of Pujols' career. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Royals score 3 runs in 13th to beat Angels 7-4

By JOE RESNICK - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer tosses his bat before running to first as he grounds out during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Guthrie strong in Royals’ 3-1 win over White Sox

Associated Press

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Adam Dunn (44) leads teammates Gordon Beckham (15) and Conor Gillaspie, back, past Kansas City Royals catcher Brett Hayes after his three-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, May 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

White Sox edge Royals 7-6

Associated Press

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jason Vargas throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on Monday, May 19, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Royals blow 5-run lead, lose 7-6 to White Sox

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon, right, celebrates with Eric Hosmer (35) and Billy Butler (16) after hitting a three-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, May 18, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. It was Gordon's second three-run home run in the game. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Gordon’s 2 HRs, 6 RBIs power Royals past Orioles

Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Sunday, May 18, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Mistake to Gordon costs Jimenez in loss to Royals

Associated Press

Kansas City Royals pitcher Danny Duffy delivers to a Baltimore Orioles batter during the first inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, May 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Duffy tosses gem as Royals blank Orioles 1-0

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander delivers to a Kansas City Royals batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, May 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Verlander leads Tigers over Royals 9-4

Associated Press

Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar fields a ball hit by Detroit Tigers' Austin Jackson during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, May 4, 2014. Jackson was out at first base on the play. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Royals lose 9-4 to Tigers, who complete sweep

Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' Alex Avila hits a two-run home run off Kansas City Royals starting pitcher James Shields during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, May 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Porcello pitches Tigers to 8-2 win over Royals

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Rick Porcello delivers to a Kansas City Royals batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, May 2, 2014. The Tigers won 8-2. Porchello picked up the win. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Royals go with whimper in 8-2 loss to Detroit

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays' Edwin Encarnacion, left, congratulates designated hitter Juan Francisco after his two-run home run off Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, May 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Blue Jays beat Royals 7-3 to avoid series sweep

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon (4) is congratulated by teammate Eric Hosmer (35) after his three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, April 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Gordon homers, drives in 4 as Royals beat Rays 7-3

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon (4) is congratulated by manager Ned Yost, left, and Billy Butler, right, after hitting a home run off Washington Nationals pitcher Dan Haren in the first inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Nationals rally to tie Royals, then lose it with some shaky defense

By Doug Tucker - Associated Press

Indians’ Carrasco suspended 8 games

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press