Royals Mailbag: Pasquantino's Power, Bullpen Chaos & 2027 Outlook | Beatline Royals

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The Kansas City Royals finished 69-93, second in the AL Central standings behind the Cleveland Guardians. Vinnie Pasquantino homered twice in the regular-season finale, signaling a bright spot for the offense. The bullpen remains a concern with Craig Kimbrel and Spencer Bivens leading a volatile group.

Hosts Carly and Doug discuss the roster battles at catcher between Luke Maile and Carter Jensen, and infield depth with Nick Loftin and Maikel Garcia. They analyze the impact of the Automated Ball-Strike system, which overturned 54% of challenged calls, on player development. The conversation also covers Seth Lugo’s role in the rotation and potential signings for 2027.

Key topics include projections for a 79-win season, bullpen reinforcement strategies, and the emergence of young arms like Ben Kudrna. The hosts predict the Royals will finish fourth in the AL Central next year while prioritizing late-inning stability.

In this episode: Pasquantino's Power Surge · Roster Battles & Depth · Hypotheticals & Takeaways.

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