The Kansas City Royals may have been largely disappointing from the major league sense in 2025 after missing the postseason following their magical 2024 run.
But falling short wasn't a universal trend throughout the organization this season, as there were plenty of reasons to feel optimistic about the Royals' farm system in 2025, with the meteoric rises of several names as well as some overall team success from specific squads.
That being said, there were a few promising names that brought the Royals prospect excitement back down to earth with underwhelming seasons of their own.