Royals chairman discusses team's 2027 competitiveness amid challenges

Kansas City Royals chairman John Sherman expressed optimism about the team's potential to compete in 2027 during a recent interview. He acknowledged the need for improvement, citing a lack of depth in starting pitching and the necessity for bullpen enhancements. Sherman emphasized the expectation that younger players will continue developing and that the team will need to invest strategically to bolster its roster. The rebuild process will require significant effort and execution of offseason plans to see tangible results.

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