With things going somewhat south in Kansas City, one silver lining is the chance to land top-10 talent in next year's MLB Draft.
The draft stage is still fresh in fans' minds, and while the Kansas City Royals have been busy signing their 2025 MLB Draft class, it's never too early to glance toward 2026.
One of the most unique aspects of baseball is how far in advance scouting departments evaluate talent, long before a player is even draft-eligible. As seen in the 2025 class, some collegiate prospects drastically changed their draft profiles after being passed over out of high school.