Change · Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals went 69-93 in 2026. The model projects 81 wins for 2027, a 12-win rise.
- 2026 record
- 69-93
- Run differential
- -120
- 2027 expected
- 80.8
- Change
- +11.8
The Kansas City Royals went 69-93 in 2026 with a -120 run differential.
Their 690 runs scored and 810 allowed point to about 69 wins, so they won about as many games as their run totals suggest.
For 2027 the model projects 80.8 wins, with an 80% range of 71 to 91. Its strongest spot is shortstop (+3.1 wins against the average club) and its weakest is bullpen (-2.2).
Projections pull every club toward the middle, and the 2027 roster doesn't yet include free agents, trades or players returning from injury.
| Position | Projected wins | vs. league |
|---|---|---|
| Shortstop | 6.0 | +3.1 |
| Catcher | 3.9 | +1.0 |
| Right field | 2.1 | +0.8 |
| Third base | 2.9 | +0.7 |
| Rotation | 7.6 | +0.1 |
| Second base | 1.7 | -0.1 |
| First base | 1.2 | -0.1 |
| Designated hitter | 0.3 | -0.1 |
| Left field | 0.6 | -0.6 |
| Center field | 0.5 | -1.9 |
| Bullpen | 6.2 | -2.2 |