Kansas City Royals Roster Unleashed: A Look Into The Team’s 2026 Game Plan

Maikel Garcia will lead the lineup, followed by fan-favorite Bobby Witt Jr. Veteran catcher Salvador Perez will play a vital role as well.

1. Maikel Garcia, 3B

2. Bobby Witt Jr., SS

3. Vinnie Pasquantino, 1B

4. Salvador Perez, C

5. Isaac Collins, LF

6. Jonathan India, 2B

7. Carter Jensen, DH

8. Lane Thomas, RF

9. Kyle Isbel, CF

Kansas City Royals Starting Rotation

The Royals have five starting pitchers on their projected starting rotation for 2026 for now. Adding another pair of hands will certainly help.

1. Cole Ragans, LHP

2. Seth Lugo, RHP

3. Michael Wacha, RHP

4. Kris Bubic, LHP

5. Noah Cameron, LHP

Kansas City Royals Bullpen Arms

The Royals have plenty of relieving arms, but they need to pick up the pace in the competitive AL Central division.

1. Carlos Estévez (RHP, Closer)

2. Lucas Erceg (RHP, Setup)

3. Matt Strahm (LHP, High-Leverage)

4. John Schreiber (RHP, High-Leverage)

5. Steven Cruz (RHP, High-Leverage)

6. Alex Lange (RHP, Middle Relief)

7. Nick Mears (RHP, Middle Relief)

8. Daniel Lynch IV (LHP, Middle Relief)

The Kansas City Royals need to be more productive. With a loaded bullpen, the club seems to have a strong chance of making the playoffs.