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Royals Prospect Primer: Arms in focus

Strahm, Staumont rising quickly; Zimmer, Russell hoping to rebound
March 23, 2017

Some players are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and still others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. With the 2017 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Major League-ready: Matt Strahm: LHPStrahm

Royals' Zimmer ready to get back to work

On rebound from August surgery, righty to make Cactus start Sunday
February 22, 2017

After what Kyle Zimmer has gone through, the Kansas City right-hander is approaching the 2017 season with a level head and tempered expectations."Coming off the surgery, I was told there'd be ups and downs," Zimmer told MLB.com. "But it's important to keep the highs and lows a little more consistent.

Prospect Q&A: Zimmer soaks up Spring

Royals ace talks recovery, learning lessons from his team's veterans
March 14, 2014

As the youngest player at Royals big league camp, MLB.com's No. 25 prospectKyle Zimmer has been on the receiving end of good-natured ribbing as well as valuable instruction courtesy of his veteran teammates. The 22-year-old now knows the value of career longevity and is beginning to understand what not to say in