Kansas City Royals face a challenging 2026 season as Bobby Witt Jr.’s power dips, yet Jack Caglianone’s electric breakout and Carter Jensen’s late surge hint at brighter days ahead. Can this young core fuel a turnaround in 2027, or will lingering injuries and lineup uncertainty hold them back? Dominick Martino highlights Vinnie Pasquantino’s disappointing campaign, Salvador Perez’s fading fantasy relevance, and Maikel Garcia’s struggles with health and expectations. On the mound, Cole Ragans’ injury woes cast doubt on his future, while Michael Wacha and Noah Cameron deliver mixed results. Key talking points include the Royals’ upside if healthy, fantasy draft outlooks for breakout candidates, and the real value of overlooked bats and arms in the changing Kansas City lineup. The big question: Will the Royals’ promising talent finally coalesce into fantasy gold? 00:00 Analyzing the Royals' 2026 season 04:31 Jac Caglianone's standout season 08:01 Fantasy sports player picks 12:06 FanDuel and listener appreciation 15:15 Vinnie P's 2027 potential 17:10 Evaluating Salvador Perez's season rankings 22:11 Potential of Maikel Garcia 24:40 Cole Ragans' injury setbacks 28:25 Noah Cameron's 2026 struggles Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Dose DailyReady to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to https://DoseDaily.co/LOCKEDONMLB or enter LOCKEDONMLB to get 35% off your first subscription. Aura CybersecurityStart your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware. Protect yourself now. Gameday Mens HealthGameday Men’s Health is a real, in-person men’s health clinic that looks at the full picture before developing a treatment plan. Book your complimentary test and consult at https://join.gamedaymenshealth.com/reasons_to_choose_gameday-1201?utm_source=lockedon&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=MLB&utm_network=lockedon&utm_adgroup=corp&ghl_tag=national,corp 5-Hour ENERGYGet candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon StanceCheck out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings. Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase. Learn more at https://Stance.com.Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball. KALSHIFor a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelThis season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
