"In terms of third base, they’ve been linked to Eugenio Suárez of the Diamondbacks, but there is concern about his defense. Other possible third-base trade targets include Royals All-Star Maikel Garcia — in theory, Kansas City would have interest in one of the Yankees’ outfielders to play left field for them," Bowden wrote.

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BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Kansas City Royals. Kansas City has a 23-25 record in home games and a 46-49 record overall. The Royals have a 14-1 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.

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Kansas City rookie Noah Cameron matched a career high with eight strikeouts while pitching into the seventh, but the Royals needed Nick Loftin's walk-off RBI single in the ninth to win 3-2 over the visiting New York Mets on Sunday.

Nick Loftin secures a 3-2 win for the Kansas City Royals over the New York Mets on Sunday with a walk-off single.

Sean Manaea, who battled through oblique and elbow injuries for months, will look to continue his career resurgence in the Mets finale vs. the Royals on Sunday.

Frankie Montas of the New York Mets will make his fourth start of the season Saturday when he takes on the Kansas City Royals and Michael Lorenzen in KC.

Due to inclement weather in the Kansas City area, the first game of the Mets' series against the Royals is delayed.

Rumors suggest the Kansas City Royals could still be in the market to make a trade even after acquiring Adam Frazier.