Picollo Says Royals Plan to Be “Aggressive” in Acquisitions After Disappointing Season

Picollo says Royals plan to be “aggressive” in acquisitions after disappointing season

J.J. Picollo addresses the media after a 69-93 season.

Royals GM J.J. Piccollo recaps 2026

The Kansas City Royals finished the 2026 season at 69-93, their first losing season since 2023 and a 13-game drop from last year’s 82-80 record. Kansas City finished last in the American League Central and never seriously challenged for a postseason spot, with the offense and pitching both struggling for consistency. The Royals closed the […]

Picollo talks coaching staff change, rotation outlook for '27

Royals general manager J.J. Picollo didn’t shy away from his assessment of their 2026 season. “I think it goes without being said, it’s kind of disappointing sitting here today without being in the playoffs as we expected,” Picollo said in Wednesday’s end-of-season press conference at Kauffman Stadium. “It was something