Kansas City Royals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Stephen Kolek News / Field Level Media / February 26

Royals RHP Stephen Kolek dealing with left oblique strain

Kansas City Royals right-hander Stephen Kolek will miss at least five to seven days and possibly longer after sustaining a left oblique strain. Kolek felt tightness in his left side while warming up for a relief appearance during Wednesday's spring training game against the Seattle Mariners.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 26

Royals Hit Jackpot With Offseason Trade for Phillies All-Star Pitcher

The Kansas City Royals have made a lot of big moves over the course of the offseason, though some of the fans might not be happy with the lack of big moves.

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 26

Royals Shut Down Young Right-Hander Following Recent Injury Scare

The Kansas City Royals are coming into 2026 looking a lot better than they did at the end of 2025. They added Isaac Collins, Nick Mears, Matt Strahm and Lane Thomas over the winter.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 26

What Royals prospect were you dead wrong about?

Prospects are fun because you can dream big on them, but oftentimes they’ll break your heart. The bust rate is high because (1) it’s very difficult to project how an 18-year-old kid will play when he’s 24 years old; and (2) playing in the big leagues is very, very difficult!

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 26

Royals pitcher suffers oblique strain, severity still being determined

Spring training has opened for all 30 MLB teams as they prepare for their 2026 campaigns. The Kansas City Royals have worked to bolster their roster, but their roster just took a minor hit.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 26

Royals have valuable trade chips in catching depth

For years, Salvador Perez has been the Royals’ mainstay behind the plate. If he’s been healthy, he wants to catch, and catch he has. But the past several years have seen an aging, albeit still productive Perez shift more to first base and designated hitter.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 26

The 2023 WBC should not be a looming specter for the Royals

When you speak of the World Baseball Classic to Royals fans, their most vivid memories will be how two of their most important players heading into the 2023 season – Bobby Witt Jr.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 26

Kansas City Royals news: Will Royals broadcasts feature drones?

Anne Rogers writes about the pitchers working on new pitches this spring. Add Schreiber to the list of pitchers working on a kick-changeup, a pitch he introduced last season but then worked on consistently the entire offseason.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 25

Royals All-Star Pitcher Quietly Turning Heads in Spring Training

The Kansas City Royals have been through quite a roller coaster ride over the last five years. In the early 2020's, they were one of the worst teams in the league.

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Jac Caglianone News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 25

Royals 23-Year-Old Hints He's Ready for Breakout Season

Kansas City Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone sure has been through a lot in the last year. Last February, Caglianone was hitting jaw-dropping home runs in big-league spring training, and fans could hardly be more ecstatic for his eventual debut.

Isaac Collins News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 25

Royals Struck Gold With Offseason Isaac Collins-Brewers Trade

The Kansas City Royals shocked the baseball world by surging into the postseason in 2024. They were one of the worst teams in the league in 2023 before bouncing back in a big way the next year.

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 25

Spring Training battles: Leadoff hitter

The Kansas City Royals enter the 2026 season with a problem that has plagued them for the last few seasons; they are looking for a solution at leadoff hitter.

Carter Jensen News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 25

Carter Jensen Building Momentum for Primary Catcher Role in 2026

Kansas City Royals rookie catcher Carter Jensen has drawn attention since his eye-catching debut month in September last season. The 22-year-old will have eyes around the league on him in 2026 as he looks to replicate that early success.

Cole Ragans News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 24

Cole Ragans Opens Up About Growth, Confidence Heading into 2026

The Kansas City Royals missed the postseason in 2025 after winning a Wild Card spot in 2024. Their offense let them down, but is much improved entering 2026.

Salvador Perez News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 24

Salvador Perez Shares Key to Royals' Potential 2026 Success

The Kansas City Royals had a difficult season in 2025, missing the postseason after earning a Wild Card spot in 2024. Their offense let them down last season and led to them finishing in third place in the American League Central.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 24

MLB Mock Trade: Royals Land Young Cubs Star in Blockbuster Deal

The Kansas City Royals have a lot to be excited about this spring. They have plenty of talent on the big-league roster and the farm system isn't too shabby either.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Athlon Sports / February 23

Bobby Witt. Jr.'s Personal 2025 Review Means Monster Season is Incoming

Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. had an incredible 2025 season -- for most players' standards. For Witt, though, he referred to it as a "down year" while recently speaking with MLB Network.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 20

Royals give Salvador Perez another backup catcher with former All-Star

The Kansas City Royals agreed to a contract with catcher Elias Diaz, the team announced Friday. Diaz joins Salvador Perez and Carter Jensen as other catchers on the roster.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 20

Royals Sign Elias Díaz To Minor League Deal

The Royals have signed catcher Elias Díaz to a minor league contract, per a club announcement. The ACES client is expected to report to major league camp next week, the team added.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / February 18

Royals counting on many hopes and ifs to improve offensive production

The Royals did little this offseason to improve an offensive lineup that lacks depth and quality.

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MLB News / Just Baseball / February 18

Which Royals Prospects Could Contribute in 2026?

The Kansas City Royals are looking to return to the postseason after missing out in 2025 with an 82-80 record. This offseason, the Royals have improved in many areas that were weak spots last season.

Kris Bubic News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

Kris Bubic’s Return Raises the Royals’ Rotation Ceiling in 2026

The Kris Bubic return to facing live hitters is more than a spring training update; it directly impacts the Royals’ 2026 rotation outlook. After emerging as one of the American League’s most effective starters in 2025, Bubic’s season ended with a left rotator cuff strain.

John Means News / Yardbarker / February 13