Royals general manager J.J. Picollo reaffirms roster plans for 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 4:11 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Picollo confirmed on November 12, 2026, that the team will retain its current roster core instead of rebuilding after a disappointing 2026 season. The Royals finished with a 69-93 record, largely impacted by a poor start and injuries. Picollo emphasized that the focus will be on improving the struggling pitching staff, particularly the bullpen, which posted a 5.07 ERA, the second-highest in Major League Baseball. The organization plans to retain veteran pitchers Michael Wacha and Seth Lugo and aims to enhance team depth ahead of the 2027 season, expecting some injured players to return midseason.
- •Royals finished 2026 season with a 69-93 record
- •J.J. Picollo confirms no roster overhaul planned
- •Focus on improving a struggling pitching staff
- •Wacha and Lugo expected to stay with the team
- •Injured pitchers anticipated to return midseason 2027
- 4:11 AMYahoo Sports — Royals GM J.J. Picollo Says Roster Core Stays Intact For 2027 Push
"Kansas City Royals GM J.J. Picollo confirms the team will not start over. Learn how injuries and a bad start hurt the 2026 season and what comes next.
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