It's never particularly fun for Kansas City Royals fans to know their team sat out the playoffs. At the same time, a division rival at least had a chance to make a postseason run. So pardon those same KC fans if they enjoy the idea that the Detroit Tigers might be about to lose out on a generational starting pitcher by offering what can only be described as a laughable extension offer.
For both the Royals and Tigers, now is the time to plan for the 2026 season. Kansas City is busy figuring out just exactly who will fill out their rotation.