The offseason is here, meaning the Kansas City Royals have decisions to make and work to do following a disappointing 2026 season. On the latest episode of “One Royal Way,” host Joel Penfield discusses potential free-agent targets for Kansas City.
Pitching will be a major focus for the Royals this offseason. Penfield believes Kansas City could benefit from adding one or two starting pitchers to round out its rotation. He mentioned Kevin Gausman, Casey Mize and Shota Imanaga as potential targets. Penfield also brought up Foster Griffin as an intriguing reunion candidate after the left-hander found success in Japan.
The bullpen was one of the biggest factors holding the Royals back in 2026, making it a clear area of need this offseason. Kansas City has several potential targets to consider, with Adrian Morejon standing out as one of Penfield’s preferred options because of his recent production.…