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Royals' Prospect Kendry Chourio Puts Together Dominant 2026 Season

Royals' Prospect Kendry Chourio Puts Together Dominant 2026 Season

A handful of Kansas City Royals prospects put together productive seasons this year. These players are scattered throughout the farm system at all levels, but one prospect put himself on the map with the elite season he just posted.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 24
2026 August Farm Report: AL Central

2026 August Farm Report: AL Central

The Twins and White Sox were the fortunate teams to receive top-three picks via the 2026 MLB Draft Lottery last December. Because of that, both clubs were able to, hopefully, wind up with some premium talent that turns into Major League help.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 13
Why Royals May Need to Pump the Brakes on Top Prospect Kendry Chourio

Why Royals May Need to Pump the Brakes on Top Prospect Kendry Chourio

The Kansas City Royals’ No. 1 prospect, Kendry Chourio, has been turning heads all year with his impressive production on the mound. The 18-year-old pitcher has split time between the Royals’ Low-A and High-A affiliates.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 1

Royals Reacts Results: Looking ahead to Chourio

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Kansas City Royals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / July 21

Kansas City Royals News: Kendry Chourio combined for no-hitter

Royals prospect Kendry Chourio combined with Emmanuel Reyes to throw a no-hitter. Chourio, 18, was acquired during the 2025 international signing period, and he quickly ascended to the Royals’ top prospect in Major League Baseball’s rankings.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 23

This Week in the Minors: Kendry Chourio makes his Quad Cities debut

This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” The Storm Chasers split their series on the road in St.

Kansas City Royals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 15
Royals' 18-Year-Old Pitching Prospect Continues Rise With High-A Promotion

Royals' 18-Year-Old Pitching Prospect Continues Rise With High-A Promotion

The Kansas City Royals' top pitching prospect is being bumped up to the next level in the team's farm system. Right-hander Kendry Chourio has been called up from the Single-A Columbia Fireflies and is joining the High-A Quad Cities River Bandits, the Royals' High-A affiliate announced on Monday.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 29
Royals May Have Struck Gold With 2 Rising Pitching Prospects

Royals May Have Struck Gold With 2 Rising Pitching Prospects

The Kansas City Royals have a pair of pitching prospects in their farm system who are generating plenty of buzz. Their success on the mound has not only drawn attention within the organization, but is also beginning to put them on the radar across baseball.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / April 14

This Week in the Minors: Kendry Chourio has a fantastic start

This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” The Storm Chasers took 3 of 5 from the Iowa Cubs, with the Sunday finale being rained out.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / March 25

Kansas City Royals news: The next one counts

Baseball America tosses in Kansas City Royals pitching prospect Kendry Chourio as a candidate for the next overall top pitching prospect. Under the sweltering heat in Goodyear, Chourio proved to be every bit as advertised.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / March 20

Kendry Chourio, Blake Mitchell to lead Royals Spring Breakout team

Royals fans can get a glimpse of the future this afternoon, as MLB hosts Spring Breakout games today. Top prospects like catcher Blake Mitchell, outfielder Sean Gamble, and pitcher Kendry Chourio are on the 27-man roster that will take on Texas Rangers prospects at 3 p.m.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 4

Royals Latest Prospect Rankings Suggest 18-Year-Old is Bound for Stardom

One of the best jolts a Major League Baseball organization can receive is a true breakout season from a prospect. Sure, Kansas City Royals pitching phenom Kendry Chourio is still only 18, and hasn't yet thrown a pitch above Low-A.

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