The Kansas City Royals know that they are going to have to add a bat to their lineup if they want to improve offensively in 2026. As of now, they seem to prefer the trade route over the free agency route.
They won’t spend big on a high-dollar free agent, which may make a trade more appealing to them. But to add a bat via trade, they’re going to have to part with a pitcher, and they have a lot of depth.
There are plenty of pitchers that could ultimately be on the move. Here are three that might end up being expendable
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Kris Bubic