When the 2025 season ended, Kansas City Royals were obviously disappointed in the overall outcome that came. However, if they weren't going to return to the postseason a least they had some hope for some players receiving award recognition.
While they opened the award season with tons of promise - with the three Gold Glove nominations (two of which won) and four Silver Slugger nominations - many eyes were on the coveted BBWAA awards and the Royals who seemed poised to be among those in the final running for some prestigious honors.