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The post Royals\u2019 biggest disappointment after missing MLB playoffs<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n The Kansas City Royals<\/a> will finish as one of the first three teams outside the American League playoffs. Royals manager Matt Quatraro used different strategies to try and spark a run<\/a>, but he ultimately came up short. On the bright side, both Seth Lugo and Carlos Estevez had excellent seasons. The story of the season centers around Cole Ragans and the rest of the pitching staff.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Last season, the Royals were a more offensively focused team. Bobby Witt Jr. put together another elite year in Kansas City<\/a> in 2025, spearheading the offense alongside Vinnie Pasquantino. However, is was not enough to propel the team into the playoff field again. The chief reason was that Quatraro rarely had any arms he could consistently rely on down the stretch of the year.<\/p>\n Missing the playoffs is a tough pill to swallow for an ascending team. However, it is not due to a lack of effort. The Royals acquired some pieces at the trade deadline<\/a> to improve the roster in July. For the most part, all of their new additions produced and gave Kansas City a boost at the plate. Unfortunately, the talent on the mound did not keep up, dragging the team down as a result.<\/p>\n At this point in the team\u2019s development, the Royals cannot afford to waste years missing the playoffs. Quatraro has one of the best players in Major League Baseball at shortstop in Witt Jr..<\/a> There is no telling how many more top-tier season the young star will put together, making each one precious. 2025 is a missed opportunity, something that will haunt the team moving forward.<\/p>\n While there are a lot of players to point the blame at, the Royals\u2019 season was decided on the pitchers\u2019 mound. Triumphs and disappointments defined the season in Kansas City.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\nInjuries robbed the Royals pitching staff of any rhythm<\/h2>\n