The waiting is over. The Dodgers' thrilling Saturday night Game 7 win ended the World Series, so the trade and free agent markets are open.
That means the Kansas City Royals can launch efforts to strengthen a roster that wasn't quite good enough to land a spot in the 2025 postseason. The Royals can immediately make trades with anyone, but can only sign their own free agents until the current collective bargaining agreement's five-day "Quiet Period" ends.
Expect general manager J.J. Picollo to cast a wide net on both markets. His Royals desperately need an established power bat, have a good but not flawless bullpen, and another starting pitcher could make a good rotation great.