{"id":2134652,"date":"2025-11-04T14:21:57","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T14:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2134652"},"modified":"2025-11-04T14:21:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T14:21:57","slug":"2-bold-kansas-city-royals-predictions-heading-into-the-2025-26-mlb-offseason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/2-bold-kansas-city-royals-predictions-heading-into-the-2025-26-mlb-offseason\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Bold Kansas City Royals Predictions Heading Into the 2025-26 MLB Offseason"},"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=\"_y6z2ju8nz\">The 2025 season didn\u2019t go as planned for the Kansas City Royals. After earning a Wild Card berth in 2024, the Royals slipped to an 82-80 record this year,<a target=\"_blank\" class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1gn6yjz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/royals\/news\/michael-lorenzen-randal-grichuck-royals-free-agents-options-declined\" target=\"_blank\"> finishing third in the American League Central<\/a> and missing the postseason.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_itw4zl97p\">But Royals fans still have plenty of reasons to stay optimistic. This is a team loaded with young talent and a strong foundation that could spark a rebound in 2026\u2014and maybe even another trip to October baseball.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_q9uexebiy\">As the front office gears up for what could be a crucial offseason, here are two bold predictions for the Royals as they look to retool and rise again in 2026.<\/p>\n<div data-mm-id=\"_kz08lk7fh\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"style_120ff32\">\n<figure data-id=\"_kz08lk7fh\" 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=\"Royals\" title=\"Royals\"\/><\/picture><noscript><picture class=\"base_1emrqjj\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_6179,h_3475,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_360,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k97hcyq411ys2md2bc.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_6179,h_3475,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k97hcyq411ys2md2bc.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_6179,h_3475,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k97hcyq411ys2md2bc.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_6179,h_3475,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k97hcyq411ys2md2bc.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_6179,h_3475,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k97hcyq411ys2md2bc.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_6179,h_3475,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k97hcyq411ys2md2bc.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_6179,h_3475,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k97hcyq411ys2md2bc.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_6179,h_3475,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k97hcyq411ys2md2bc.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_6179,h_3475,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k97hcyq411ys2md2bc.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><figcaption class=\"tagStyle_1ulimm5-o_O-text_1j8vahs\">Sep 23, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA;  Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) is greeted in the dugout after scoring during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images \/ Jayne Kamin-Oncea-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=\"_kx9sfm0yw\">While the Royals probably won\u2019t be in on massive names like Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker, or Kyle Schwarber, there are several impact hitters who could fit perfectly in Kansas City\u2019s lineup without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_13ibk0prf\">Potential targets such as Cody Bellinger, Eugenio Su\u00e1rez, or Trent Grisham could give the Royals\u2019 offense the boost it desperately needs. Each of these players brings power, experience, and the ability to change games in an instant\u2014something Kansas City lacked in 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_vcyoaoumq\">It may also be time for the Royals to <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1gn6yjz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/royals\/news\/michael-massey-jonathan-india-s-rough-2025-seasons-in-focus-for-royals\" target=\"_blank\">move on from Jonathan India<\/a>, opening the door for a new addition who can spark the lineup. A signing like this could help transform an inconsistent offense into a legitimate strength heading into 2026.<\/p>\n<div data-mm-id=\"_lok5o42x3\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"style_120ff32\">\n<figure data-id=\"_lok5o42x3\" 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=\"Royals\" title=\"Royals\"\/><\/picture><noscript><picture class=\"base_1emrqjj\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4467,h_2512,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_360,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k97hea42wnnzh201b0.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4467,h_2512,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k97hea42wnnzh201b0.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4467,h_2512,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k97hea42wnnzh201b0.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4467,h_2512,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k97hea42wnnzh201b0.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4467,h_2512,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k97hea42wnnzh201b0.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4467,h_2512,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k97hea42wnnzh201b0.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4467,h_2512,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k97hea42wnnzh201b0.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4467,h_2512,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k97hea42wnnzh201b0.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4467,h_2512,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k97hea42wnnzh201b0.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"base_1emrqjj\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4467,h_2512,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/inside_the_royals\/01k97hea42wnnzh201b0.jpg\" alt=\"Royals\" title=\"Royals\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><figcaption class=\"tagStyle_1ulimm5-o_O-text_1j8vahs\">Sep 23, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA;  Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) shakes hands with relief pitcher Sam Long (73) after the final out of the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images \/ Jayne Kamin-Oncea-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=\"_g8oqhgy8s\">If the Royals do land a big bat, there\u2019s every reason to believe they can climb right back into contention next season. The AL Central is shaping up to be one of baseball\u2019s most competitive divisions, but Kansas City has the talent to hang with the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_t8zelthr0\">With a retooled lineup and their young core continuing to grow, don\u2019t be surprised if the Royals earn a Wild Card spot in 2026. Once you\u2019re in October, anything can happen\u2014and this group has already shown it can make noise when it matters most.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_9jea5h9zx\">The Royals\u2019 bright future still centers around rising stars Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino, Jac Caglianone, Carter Jensen, and Maikel Garcia. With this nucleus leading the way, Kansas City fans have every reason to believe that a return to postseason baseball is just around the corner.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_1lx665svs\">It\u2019s going to be an exciting offseason in Kansas City\u2014and these bold predictions might not be so bold when all is said and done.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_w5srbl7aa\"><em><strong>More MLB: <\/strong><\/em><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1gn6yjz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/royals\/onsi\/news\/royals-expected-to-bring-back-nine-time-all-star-as-2026-plans-take-shape-curt9\"><em><strong>Royals Expected To Bring Back Nine-Time All-Star As 2026 Plans Take Shape<\/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 2025 season didn\u2019t go as planned for the Kansas City Royals. After earning a Wild Card berth in 2024, the Royals slipped to an 82-80 record this year, finishing third in the American League Central and missing the postseason. But Royals fans still have plenty of reasons to stay optimistic. 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