Is Alex Bregman out of reach for the Royals?
Kevin O’Brien at Royals Reporter looks at Steamer projections for Royals pitchers.
Steamer is high on Ragans to produce another stellar campaign in 2025.
In 32 starts and 193 IP, Ragans will generate a 3.52 ERA, 19 QS, a 27.1% K%, an 18.1% K-BB%, a 1.24 WHIP, 3.52 FIP, and 3.8 fWAR. Thus, it’s unsurprising that Ragans has an ADP range of 47.6. According to Fangraphs Steamer fantasy rankings, he is behind Corbin Burns and Garrett Crochet but ahead of Blake Snell and Dylan Cease.
Considering his accolades in his first full year with the Royals in 2024, Ragans is projecting well for the upcoming season.
Jim Bowde at The Athletic answers reader mail, including a question on whether the Royals could pursue Alex Bregman.
I would really like to see Kansas City pursue Bregman. I think his bat would fit nicely in the lineup and he is a solid defender — all things the Royals value. Have you heard anything about this, or are they willing to pursue trades to upgrade (third base)? — Michael G.
The Royals are not “in” on Bregman. Their trade for Jonathan India solved their leadoff and infield need. They will not make an offer for Bregman, according to team sources.
Caleb Moody at Just Baseball writes about realistic free agent targets for the Royals.
O’Neill would be a huge get for Kansas City coming off a monster year with the Boston Red Sox in 2024 in which he slashed .241/.336/.511 with 31 home runs.
The main thing he would bring to the table for the Royals is his immense power. Kansas City ranked just 20th in MLB last season in homers with 170.
He doesn’t offer much in the average department. His .241 AVG is paired with an xBA of .213. But he makes up for it with a strong ability to draw walks, with an 87th percentile BB rate of 11.2%, a swell as his ability to make quality hard contact, with a 90th percentile hard-hit rate of 48.8% and a 98th percentile barrel rate of 17.8%.
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