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The Royals' next wave is coming fast. These three prospects feel closest to The Show in 2026--and each debut could reshape Kansas City's future.

The Kansas City Royals have made some promising offseason roster moves. But KC fans still have some things to worry about.

The prospect label will be gone for Jac Caglianone and Carter Jensen and the Royals youngsters need to produce if they're to reach postseason.

The Royals seem to be gearing up for a run at the AL Central in 2025, but they're in store for some obstacles, including some from an unexpected rival.

Maikel Garcia just delivered a career year and got paid--yet MLB.com left him off its All-World Team, marking another snub following his All-Star 2025 season.

Ryan O'Hearn just landed a surprising payday in Pittsburgh--another reminder the Royals still need that one no-doubt bat to complete their offseason push.

The Kansas City Royals have been improving their bullpen. Reuniting with one of their free agents could beef it up even more.

Baseball America made quite the shocking pick at who might be the Royals' breakout hitting prospect in 2026.

While the Royals have their eyes set on a few big trade targets, but a pair of moves around the league on Monday made those dreams more necessary to fulfill.

If the Royals truly need to shed payroll to add one more bat, these three trade candidates feel like the most realistic paths to keep KC's winter rolling.