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Claimed RHP Chris Volstad off waivers from the Cubs. [10/26]

The quality of the Volstad acquisition depends on the Royals' approach to his arbitration status. He made $2.66 million in his first year of eligibility, and is likely to receive a raise through the process. Kansas City has three choices: 1) agree to a deal with a reduced salary; 2) non-tender him if Volstad won’t take a reduction; 3) pay him more than he made last year. The Royals are inviting skepticism if they choose door no. 3.

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