Carter Jensen's breakout season offers hope for Kansas City Royals' rebuild
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 8:13 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Rookie catcher Carter Jensen, who hit 30 home runs this season, was recognized as the American League Player of the Month. Despite the Royals finishing last in the AL Central with a 69-93 record, Jensen's performance, along with that of teammates like Jac Caglianone and Vinnie Pasquantino, suggests a promising future. The Royals concluded the season with a narrow 3-2 victory over Cleveland but struggled overall, losing seven of their final 10 games. The team aims to build around its young talent as it embarks on an offseason focused on development.
- •Royals finished 69-93, last in the AL Central.
- •Carter Jensen became the first Royals catcher to win AL Player of the Month.
- •Royals lost seven of their last 10 games but won 3-2 against Cleveland.
- •Team plans to focus on developing its young core in the offseason.
- •Jac Caglianone also showed promise in the second half of the season.
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — J.J. Picollo Reveals Why Carter Jensen Is The Rebuild’s Heart
"The Royals dropped to last place, but rookie Carter Jensen's 30 homers and AL Player of the Month honor prove the future is bright for Kansas City.
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