Finally in playoff contention after so many seasons spent on the outside looking in, the Kansas City Royals went looking for stretch run outfield help late in the 2024 season.
They seemed to find it by adding Tommy Pham and Robbie Grossman on waiver claims just in time to make them eligible for postseason play. But neither player added much to the club's shaky offense, and neither returned for the 2025 campaign.
Now, the Royals find themselves embarking on another outfield search, but with a different twist — they still need more production from the corners, but that includes finding someone to platoon with ultra-disappointing Jac Caglianone in right.