The Royals were as active this offseason as any offseason in recent memory, specifically with their pitching rotation. In 2023, Kansas City starters finished with a 7.6 fWAR and a 5.17 ERA, both the second-worst mark in the American League. They responded by signing Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha in free agency, both of whom looked solid in their first start with the Royals.
Cole Ragans got national attention after being a borderline ace with Kansas City last year. The bullpen has gotten a lot of attention. Bobby Witt Jr, Maikel Garcia, and Salvador Perez are off to red-hot starts at the plate and there is more buzz around the Royals than in previous seasons.