Ned Yost is in the final year of his contract and the Kansas City Royals are struggling, but Dayton Moore wants him back.

Yost is in his ninth season as Kansas City's manager.

"We definitely want him back," Moore said.

The Royals have yet to formally discuss next season with Yost, who is 63.

"I like working with him," Moore added. "I love our coaching staff. You can definitely tell something about people when they go through difficult times. And that is also a reflection on the manager."