How should the Royals handle this bullpen?

Who is in the circle of trust?

Any Royals fan can tell you the team has bullpen issues. Collectively, they have the second-lowest strikeout rate in baseball. Of the seven relievers to make at least 20 appearances this year, only Sam Long has an ERA below four.

But the bullpen is not completely hopeless. Nine teams have a worse ERA from their bullpen than the Royals mark of 4.29, including potential post-season contenders like the Diamondbacks and Pirates.