Leadership from the Kansas City Royals and 29 other MLB teams has gathered in Orlando for this year’s Winter Meetings, where executives can discuss trade options and possible free-agent moves and speak to reporters about their offseason plans.
Do the Kansas City Royals have their eyes on any top targets? We know they’re targeting at least two areas to add to the squad for 2026. And they also got some good news regarding the MLB Draft lottery, as KC moved up to the No. 6 spot in a fortunate twist.
What’s next for the team? Follow our beat reporter Jaylon Thompson and check out some of our recent Royals coverage…
NO. 1: THE ROYALS HAVE MADE KEY TRADES BEFORE. WILL THEY SWING ONE AT WINTER MEETINGS?
Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Picollo isn’t afraid to make a deal. | Published December 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jaylon Thompson
NO. 2: ROYALS JUMP 10 SPOTS IN MLB DRAFT LOTTERY. THEY’LL HAVE A TOP-10 PICK NEXT YEAR
The Kansas City Royals got a little lucky during the 2026 Major League Baseball draft lottery on Tuesday night. | Published December 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jaylon Thompson
NO. 3: WHAT I’M HEARING ABOUT THE KANSAS CITY ROYALS AT DAY 2 OF MLB WINTER MEETINGS
The Winter Meetings continue to roll along this week in Orlando, Florida. | Published December 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jaylon Thompson
NO. 4: ROYALS FACE IMPORTANT DECISION WITH MANAGER MATT QUATRARO. HAS HE EARNED NEW DEAL?
Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro sat calmly as he fielded questions from reporters at the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Florida, on Monday. He was a seasoned pro. | Published December 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jaylon Thompson
NO. 5: ROYALS’ NEW ASSISTANT HITTING COACH IS FROM KC — AND RECEIVED STRONG ENDORSEMENT
When the Kansas City Royals hired Connor Dawson as an assistant hitting coach this offseason, Milwaukee Brewers skipper Pat Murphy wasn’t surprised. | Published December 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jaylon Thompson
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