At least two names don't seem to be in Kansas City's 2026 plans.
The MLB offseason is about to go from cold to simmering as the conclusion of the World Series starts the offseason clock. The action really picks up before Thanksgiving, including the start of free agency and the deadline to tender contracts to players on the 40-man roster.
A smaller deadline that comes early on is for teams or players to decide whether to exercise their options, and the Kansas City Royals have a few choices to make on that front.