Royals struggle offensively beyond Bobby Witt Jr. this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 3:49 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Kansas City Royals are facing significant offensive challenges, particularly beyond shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. He stands out as the only player with an OPS of at least.715 among those with over 30 plate appearances. Other key hitters, such as Maikel Garcia, Salvador Perez, and Vinnie Pasquantino, have underperformed. Pasquantino, who had a strong 2025 season, has recorded only five home runs with 25 RBIs so far this year. The Royals' hope for postseason contention is dwindling, prompting speculation about potential trades if performance does not improve in the coming weeks.
- •Bobby Witt Jr. is the Royals' only hitter with an OPS over.715.
- •Vinnie Pasquantino's numbers have dropped significantly from last season.
- •Kansas City may look to make trades if performance does not improve.
- •The team is currently not positioned as a strong contender for the postseason.
- 3:49 PMYahoo Sports — Royals have major non-Bobby Witt Jr. issue on offense
"Kansas City won't make much noise at this pace.
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