There's very little doubt that when the Kansas City Royals reload and rebuild for the 2026 season, they're going to try to revamp an offense that was a big problem in 2025.
There's been a lot of talk about how that might happen, with the most obvious option being through a trade, and it looks like who the team's biggest trade chip is starting to materialize in Kris Bubic.
The starting pitcher has been very, very good for the Royals when he's healthy. However, according to The Athletic's Will Sammon, multiple teams are knocking on the door and seeing if they can pry the 2025 All-Star Bubic away from the Royals.