The Royals have plenty of big-name free agents. Here’s a look at a potential roster shuffle

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Here’s a preview of a busy offseason for the Royals’ front office, fresh off a World Series championship.

Johnny Cueto

Kansas City gave up quite a bit to land Cueto at the trade deadline. After toiling earlier in the season for the last-place Cincinnati Reds, Cueto proved to be erratic and inconsistent for a starting pitcher of his pedigree and paycheck. His tenure in Kansas City may be short-lived.

Ben Zobrist

Nabbing Zobrist was a savvy trade for the Royals’ front office. The 34-year-old Zobrist flourished at the plate in a Royals uniform — his best season since 2009. Kansas City would do well to lock him up for another year or two.

Alex Rios

Rios had a decent yet unspectacular regular season. But he was an unsung hero in the postseason. If the Royals want him back, it should be for far less than the $11 million he was paid in 2015.

Ryan Madson

Madson was spotty in the bullpen during the playoffs. The former Phillies closer came to Kansas City on a minor-league contract, so his price tag shouldn’t be too high.

Chris Young

Young could be a starter or a long reliever for the Royals. That versatility, as well as his performances down the stretch, could make him a lucrative second-tier free agent. Like Madson, he came to the Royals cheap ($625,000) this year. It won’t be that way in 2016.

Franklin Morales

Morales will be remembered as the one Royals reliever who got bombed in Game 4 of the World Series. His last appearance for the Royals may very well be his last.

Jonny Gomes

The journeyman outfielder came to the Royals late in the season. He wasn’t terribly helpful and probably won’t stick around.

OPTION PLAYERS

Alex Gordon (player option)

It’s unclear whether Gordon will exercise his player option or test the free-agent market. If he does, he could seek offers in excess of the $12.5 million he’d receive from the Royals for opting in for 2016. Gordon has been one of the faces of the franchise since 2007. His potential free agency could be a test of the Royals’ willingness to compete for big-ticket players.

Jeremy Guthrie

The Royals hold an option on veteran right-handed pitcher Guthrie, who pitched three solid seasons after arriving here from Colorado in 2012. But 2015 wasn’t a memorable season for him.

Alcides Escobar

Escobar was the MVP of the ALCS. The reliable lead-off hitter embodies many of the qualities that have made the Royals a winning team: speed, plate discipline and defensive prowess. It’s unlikely that the Royals would dump him.

Wade Davis

Davis is one of the strongest relievers in the game. He’s not going anywhere for the next two years. (The Royals hold options on both seasons.)