The right fit: Dyson settling in nicely for Royals

ANAHEIM — All off-season, the Royals touted the skill set of outfielder Jarrod Dyson.

And when the Royals passed on re-signing right fielder Alex Rios, and when they didn’t sign another free-agent right fielder, it was clear they wanted to find out if Dyson, 31, was ready to be their everyday guy.

So far so good.

An oblique injury in Spring Training delayed his progress, but Dyson now has seven starts under his belt and manager Ned Yost and his staff have been impressed.

“He’s been making great plays,” Yost said. “He’s working really hard at it. Like Gordy (Alex Gordon), he’s shagging really hard during the first group of BP. That’s how you get comfortable in your position. You practice like it’s a game.”

The Royals feel comfortable giving Dyson the majority of starts in right field because they know he won’t let them down defensively. Under general manager Dayton Moore, if you can’t defend, you won’t play.

“You got to hit, too,” Yost said. …

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