Anne Rogers writes about the biggest questions facing the Royals this off-season.

Kansas City tried to sign a power-hitting outfielder last winter, but it didn’t work out. The outfield is again an open path to adding a bat: Royals outfielders hit just .219 in 2025 with a .617 OPS and 70 wRC+.

A proven corner-outfield bat should be at the top of the Royals’ shopping list this winter. They also saw what a platoon could look like when they brought in Mike Yastrzemski and Randal Grichuk at the Trade Deadline this year, and it’s not something they’re not opposed to doing again — especially with interest in bringing Yastrzemski back.

Jaylon Thompson writes about the progress Carter Jensen made this year.

Jensen would also discuss strategy with veteran catchers Salvador Perez and Luke Maile.

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