The Kansas City Royals didn’t make a selection in either portion of the 2025 Rule 5 Draft.
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On Wednesday, the Royals monitored the annual event. There were scouting representatives from all 30 teams in attendance. The Rule 5 Draft consisted of a major-league phase and minor-league component.
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“We probably discussed five pitchers and it was four position players that we thought were worthy of discussion,” Picollo said. “But in the end, we view the Rule 5 player as they’re essentially an out of options player. So if you acquire them, they have to stay on your team. … I think the Rule 5 is fairly often a reflection of where a team is in their timeline and your progression.”
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The Royals protected starters Ben Kudrna and Steven Zobac in November. They were added to the 40-man roster ahead of the Winter Meetings. However, the Royals left talented prospects such as Javier Vaz and Chandler Champlain available for the Rule 5 Draft.
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Both players remained with the Royals. In fact, the club didn’t lose any unprotected prospects during the Rule 5 Draft.
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“You don’t want to lose anybody in the Rule 5, especially in the major-league phase,” Picollo said. “The major-league phase is a little bit more predictable than the minor-league phase as a lot of it is how is your Double-A team stacking up? … It’s a little bit based more on need, where the major-league phase can be pretty impactful. Guys that we may not have protected doesn’t mean they don’t factor into our major league team.”
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The Royals’ current 40-man roster stands at 38 players. There’s a chance the number could grow depending on how the offseason pans out.
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At the Winter Meetings, Picollo held multiple conversations with agents and other teams. He also confirmed the Royals have offers on the table. Now, the club enters a waiting game as free agents will survey their options.
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“I’ll say we’re in a good spot in a sense that we’ve not lost out on anybody we have really great interest in,” Picollo said. “It’s a matter of just hanging in especially on the free-agent side.”
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