An early look at the Kansas City Royals' offseason

This Kansas City Royals offseason focuses on building upon the team's existing talent and addressing key weaknesses. These articles highlight the team's strategy to develop promising players and make necessary staff changes after a disappointing season.

The Royals prioritize improving their offensive output, especially in the outfield, while exploring opportunities in the free-agent market and potential trades for depth.

Kansas City Royals first base Vinnie Pasquantino (9) lines out to Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan in the first inning during the opening day game Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium. By Emily Curiel

NO. 1: KC ROYALS BEGIN SEARCH TO REVAMP HITTING DEPARTMENT AFTER PARTING WITH 2 COACHES

The Kansas City Royals are making a change in their hitting department. | Published October 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jaylon Thompson

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans (55) pitches during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium on May 16, 2025. By Jay Biggerstaff

NO. 2: THE ROYALS HAVE PITCHING DEPTH. WILL IT BE A TRADE CHIP TO IMPROVE THE OFFENSE?

The Kansas City Royals have a few areas to address this offseason. | Published October 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jaylon Thompson

Royals general manager J.J. Picollo answers questions from the media during a news conference at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Kansas City. By Emily Curiel

NO. 3: WHY DISAPPOINTING 2025 KANSAS CITY ROYALS SEASON STILL BODES WELL FOR THE FUTURE

A year after a 30-game turnaround that will endure as one of the most remarkable one-season transformations in MLB history, it was easy to anticipate an encore of something more for the Royals: | Published October 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vahe Gregorian

Royals catcher Carter Jensen hits a two-run fourth-inning single against the Toronto Blue Jays during a Major League Baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. By Denny Medley

NO. 4: HOW CARTER JENSEN BUILT MOMENTUM FOR 2026 SEASON WITH SPECIAL HOMETOWN FINISH

Carter Jensen lived out his biggest dreams with the Kansas City Royals this season. | Published October 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jaylon Thompson

Posing for a quick photo during spring training 2015 in Surprise, Arizona, were Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer (from left), third base coach Mike Jirschele and speedy utilityman Jarrod Dyson.

NO. 5: LONGTIME KC ROYALS COACH WHO WON WORLD SERIES IN 2015 ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT

Mike Jirschele, a longtime coach in the Kansas City Royals organization, on Friday announced his retirement from baseball after 38 seasons. | Published October 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jaylon Thompson

Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of the Kansas City Royals throws to first base after forcing out Andrew Benintendi #23 of the Chicago White Sox during the third inning at Kauffman Stadium on April 4, 2024 in Kansas City. By Jay Biggerstaff

NO. 6: CAN BOBBY WITT JR. WIN HIS 2ND RAWLINGS GOLD GLOVE? THE ROYALS HAVE 3 FINALISTS

The Kansas City Royals are known for their top defense. | Published October 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jaylon Thompson

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JUNE 19: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates in the dugout after a solo home run in the second inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on June 19, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

NO. 7: HOW JAC CAGLIANONE COULD DEFINE ROYALS’ FUTURE WITH OFFSEASON DEVELOPMENT

The Kansas City Royals enter the offseason with a few question marks. | Published October 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jaylon Thompson

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani pitches in the second inning during an MLB game against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. By Emily Curiel

NO. 8: ROYALS’ VINNIE PASQUANTINO PLANS TO GRILL SHOHEI OHTANI IN NEW ROLE FOR MLB

There is something about Vinnie Pasquantino that brings out the best in Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, the pitcher. | Published October 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Pete Grathoff

Kansas City Royals players (from left) Salvador Perez, Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia celebrate a 4-3 win over the Tigers in 10 innings at Comerica Park in Detroit on April 20, 2025. By Duane Burleson/file photo

NO. 9: BOBBY WITT JR, SALVADOR PEREZ AMONG ROYALS’ FINALISTS FOR AL SILVER SLUGGER AWARD

The Kansas City Royals are well represented among the top hitters in the American League. | Published October 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jaylon Thompson

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