Royals face roster blame in fan survey amid poor season performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
A recent survey by SB Nation Reacts highlights that Kansas City Royals fans primarily blame roster construction for the team's struggles this season. The poll indicated that 37% of respondents attributed the team's last place standing in the American League to roster issues, with management and coaching receiving 27% and 23% of the blame, respectively. The survey follows a lackluster performance marked by insufficient free-agent signings and ineffective trades, with fans concerned about the team's overall direction under ownership. The Royals made only two major league free-agent acquisitions prior to the season, which have not produced desired results. Fans and analysts expect ongoing scrutiny of the front office's decisions as the season progresses.
- •37% of fans blame roster construction for Royals' struggles.
- •Royals rank last in the American League as of mid-season.
- •Only two major league free-agent signings were made before the season.
- •Survey reflects key concerns over team direction and management decisions.
- •Angst over performance of trades and existing player contracts continues.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Royals Reacts Results: Blame the roster construction
"Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Kansas City Royals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Earlier this week, we asked who bore the most blame for the Royals becoming the “proud” owners of […]
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