This offseason, the Royals focused on improving their outfield depth and bullpen.

This offseason, the Royals focused on improving their outfield depth and bullpen. The club acquired outfielder Isaac Collins and reliever Nick Mears from the Milwaukee Brewers. Additionally, the Royals added veteran relief duo Matt Strahm and Alex Lange to bolster the late innings. “You know, the more experience you have down there, the more opportunity for success,” pitcher Lucas Erceg said. “... It’s all gonna help us create success a little bit more consistently. As long as we are all on the same page and doing the right things, I don’t doubt that we’re gonna turn some heads this year.” In a lot of ways, the Royals felt they elevated their roster. The club surrounded its top core — Witt, Maikel Garcia, Vinnie Pasquantino and Salvador Perez — with supporting pieces to accelerate the current timeline. Plus, the fences are moving in at Kauffman Stadium — which means the club expects an influx of extra-base hits this year. Get our dispatch from spring training at the link above. #Royals #KansasCity #KCRoyals #MLB #SpringTraining

By Kansas City Star

Published February 18, 2026

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