Royals consider trading six players as trade deadline approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 1:26 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Kansas City Royals are evaluating trade offers for six players as their struggles continue in the 2026 season. At 24-38, the Royals sit in last place in the AL Central, 11.5 games behind the division leader. ESPN's Jeff Passan identifies Michael Wacha, Seth Lugo, Kris Bubic, Cole Ragans, Vinnie Pasquantino, and Daniel Lynch IV as potential trade candidates. With the trade deadline approaching on August 3, the Royals may consider moving some of their veterans to acquire prospects. The team's performance and position in the standings may inform their decisions.
- •Royals are 11.5 games out in the AL Central.
- •Trade deadline is set for August 3.
- •Passan lists six players as potential trade candidates.
- •Team may seek to acquire prospects in trades.
- •Michael Wacha is highlighted as the best trade option.
- 1:26 PMYahoo Sports — Royals urged to listen to trade calls on 6 players by ESPN's Jeff Passan
"These six players should be trade candidates for the Royals this season.
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