Offseason Needs They have eight players hitting free agency, in Will Smith, Michael Lorenzen, Paul DeJong, Tommy Pham, Garrett Hampson, Robbie Grossman, Yuli Gurriel, and Dan Altavilla. That creates some holes on the roster, and there isn’t much high-end depth even close to ready on the farm.

The ALDS loss left the Royals' budding superstar with a burning desire to not just return to the playoffs next year but go much farther.

Kansas City Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel and shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. talk to former Royals pitcher Zack Greinke, who had his family with him to see him throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 4 of the American League Division Series on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at Kauffman Stadium. Tammy Ljungblad [email protected]

On Thursday, the Kansas City Royals were eliminated from the American League Division Series by the New York Yankees. The Royals lost in four games, failing to win either of their home games at Kauffman Stadium.

Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Picollo expects to have a similar budget as last season to plug the holes in a team that reached the AL Division Series this year. He said Monday that the Royals this offseason would look for someone to get on base at the top of the lineup and someone to provide more offensive punch in the middle of the order.