The chatter surrounding the 2024 Sox centered on trade rumors, but the primary focus for this team has been on the progress of Meidroth, Quero and the starting rotation. With the success of several young players, it’s possible to see some semblance of a major-league foundation starting to form.

Edgar Quero lines a go-ahead single to left in the 6th, scoring Luis Robert Jr. as Chicago takes a 5-4 lead.

The Royals (20-16) took the opener of a four-game series to begin a seven-game homestand. They have won three straight and 11 of 13.

The Royals are back home after a successful road trip and they hope to continue their strong play against a pair of Sox. Starting Monday, the Chicago White Sox will be at Kauffman Stadium for a four-game series. Then the Boston Red Sox come to Kansas City for a weekend three-game set.