YES resolves if they win more than 82.5 wins, NO resolves if they win less than 82.5 games.

Bobby Witt Jr. has a convincing case as the third-best player in MLB after Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. His transformation from bat-first shortstop to elite two-way player has been a joy to watch. Additionally, a couple of other Royals infielders are coming off a nice spring, with Maikel Garcia winning WBC MVP and Vinnie Pasquantino becoming the first hitter to pop three homers in one WBC game. 

The Royals’ infield is loaded with talent, but it’s still not enough to overcome the gaping hole in the outfield. Last season, Kansas City was the only team in MLB to have a negative fWAR from its outfield. The group produced minus-1.1 wins and had a comically bad .225/.285/.348 slash line. 

Jac Caglianone struggled in his first taste of the big leagues last year, and his development in right field is the most important factor for the Royals in 2026. They added Isaac Collins in a trade with Milwaukee to stabilize left field. Questions about the bullpen and outfield persist.