KANSAS CITY -- The Royals have invited 19 non-roster players to Spring Training, 18 of which were in the organization last year.
The exception is 27-year-old right-hander Michael Ynoa, once a top prospect in the A's organization who later was dealt to the White Sox.
The other non-roster invites are pitchers Foster Griffin (Royals No. 29 prospect), Jake Kalish, Richard Lovelady (No. 13), Jason Adam, Andres Machado and Zach Lovvorn; catchers Nick Dini, Xavier Fernandez, Sebastian Rivero and MJ Melendez (No. 5); infielders Nicky Lopez (No. 7), Humberto Arteaga, Erick Mejia, Samir Duenez, Jecksson Flores and Frank Schwindel; and outfielders Bubba Starling and Elier Hernandez.
Pitchers and catchers report to Surprise, Ariz, on Feb. 12, with the full squad reporting on Feb. 17.