The Athletic’s latest power rankings feature Levi Weaver comparing today’s Kansas City Royals more to the 2023 squad than last year’s. [$]
The stories of the Tigers and Royals were twin flames last year — two AL Central teams ascending from the mire to claim a surprise playoff spot. But while the Tigers have continued to improve this year, the Royals look more like the 2023 squad that finished 56-106. OK, they’re not quite that bad. But they’re definitely not on pace to hit last year’s 86-win mark, either.
With Kansas City looking more and more like sellers this summer, Royals Data Dugout looks at their premier piece.