{"id":2096925,"date":"2025-10-17T04:10:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T04:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2096925"},"modified":"2025-10-17T04:10:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T04:10:40","slug":"why-royals-should-try-to-pursue-mariners-former-all-star-after-breakout-postseason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/why-royals-should-try-to-pursue-mariners-former-all-star-after-breakout-postseason\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Royals Should Try To Pursue Mariners Former All-Star After Breakout Postseason"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"style_hfl21i-o_O-style_uhlm2\"\/>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_s8we28428\">The Kansas City Royals had a disappointing 2025 season, going 82-80 and finishing in third place in the American League Central while also failing to return to the postseason after winning a Wild Card spot in 2024.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_p4nhyosf3\">The main reason for the Royals&#8217; downfall in 2025 was their lack of offense. The trade to acquire Jonathan India wasn&#8217;t nearly enough for them to improve offensively after they fell short in the ALDS last year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_htdrqb5e5\">Fortunately, there are going to options aplenty in free agency this winter, so long as the Royals are willing to spend money to improve their chances at contending in 2026.<\/p>\n<div data-mm-id=\"_yr8ztnvc3\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"style_120ff32\">\n<figure data-id=\"_yr8ztnvc3\" class=\"base_1ruub6q\" data-mm-type=\"image\"><canvas class=\"style_1e28o3x-o_O-initial_9vayoh\"\/><picture class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\"><source\/><source\/><source\/><img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Jorge Polanco\" title=\"Jorge Polanco\"\/><\/picture><noscript><picture class=\"base_1emrqjj\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_5538,h_3115,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_360,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k7pje758bwnemf787y.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_5538,h_3115,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k7pje758bwnemf787y.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_5538,h_3115,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k7pje758bwnemf787y.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_5538,h_3115,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k7pje758bwnemf787y.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_5538,h_3115,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k7pje758bwnemf787y.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_5538,h_3115,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k7pje758bwnemf787y.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_5538,h_3115,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k7pje758bwnemf787y.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_5538,h_3115,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k7pje758bwnemf787y.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_5538,h_3115,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k7pje758bwnemf787y.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><figcaption class=\"tagStyle_1ulimm5-o_O-text_1j8vahs\">Oct 13, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco (7) hits a single against the Toronto Blue Jays in the seventh inning during game two of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images \/ Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_8q3of1r11\">Second baseman Jorge Polanco has put together a solid season with the Seattle Mariners, who are two wins away from their first ever World Series appearance. He has a player option for 2026, but is likely to decline it after putting together a strong regular season and putting up some impressive postseason numbers. The Royals might be wise to give him a look.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ya0v95ans\">Polanco has hit .265 with three home runs, eight RBI, a .306 on-base percentage and an .865 OPS in 34 at-bats this postseason. He even picked up the series-winning hit in Game 5 of the ALDS against the Detroit Tigers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_wjgw7bg48\">The 32-year-old hit .265 with 26 home runs and 78 RBI during the regular season. He brings power from both sides of the plate and also would fill a need for the Royals at second base.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_kccdzotlr\">He certainly would be an upgrade over India and could give Kansas City the offensive boost they need in order to bounce back into contention in 2026. Now, it&#8217;s important to remember that owner John Sherman doesn&#8217;t always like to spend big in free agency, so to get this done, the Royals may need to step out of their comfort zone financially.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_xpyulz0lj\">But the veteran second baseman would be worth it, as he could give the Royals the upgrade they need to be a true contender next season. They already have Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez, Maikel Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino in their lineup, but another addition could take them over the top.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_kbmotyhp7\">It will certainly be interesting to see if the Royals pursue the 32-year-old. He could be a valuable veteran voice in a young Kansas City clubhouse.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_nigwh70iu\"><em><strong>More MLB: <\/strong><\/em><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1gn6yjz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/royals\/news\/royals-should-make-run-at-mariners-all-star-after-breakout-year-what-it-would-mean-curt9\"><em><strong>Royals Should Make Run At Mariners All-Star After Breakout Year: What It Would Mean<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.si.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kansas City Royals had a disappointing 2025 season, going 82-80 and finishing in third place in the American League Central while also failing to return to the postseason after winning a Wild Card spot in 2024. The main reason for the Royals&#8217; downfall in 2025 was their lack of offense. 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