The Kansas City Royals have important work ahead of them this offseason. They have a few holes to fill on their roster after missing the postseason in 2025.
What ultimately failed them was their lack of offense. They needed another big bat to go alongside Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino. But without that piece, they struggled.
They’ll need to add a big bat either via trade or free agency. There are options out there that can help them get better in 2026. Unfortunately, that won’t include a big splash for one of the top free agents.
Ken Rosenthal, Will Sammon, Katie Woo and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic listed all tiers of likelihood for teams to sign Kyle Tucker, and the Royals were in the “No Chance” tier.
Why Royals Have No Chance To Sign Kyle Tucker