Royals fans debate future contract for slugger Jac Caglianone

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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Royals fans debate future contract for slugger Jac Caglianone
Summary

Jac Caglianone continues to impress for the Kansas City Royals, posting a strong.424 batting average in August with five home runs. His performance leads all of MLB with a 227 wRC+. With five years of team control remaining, discussions arose among fans about locking him into a long-term contract, with projections suggesting a seven-year deal worth between $105 million and $175 million. Fans are participating in surveys to gauge their preferences on potential annual average values and the structure of such a deal.

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  • Caglianone leads MLB in wRC+ for August.
  • He is under team control for five more years.
  • Fans are discussing potential contract extensions.
  • Projected deals range from $105M to $175M over seven years.
  • Surveys gauge fan opinion on contract terms.
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  • 5:00 PMYahoo SportsRoyals Review Reacts Survey – Time to lock Jac up?
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The slugger has been slugging, he’s only going to get more expensive from here.

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