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3 low-cost acquisitions who could help rebuild the Royals bullpen for 2027

The Kansas City Royals will have their work cut out for them when it comes to addressing their lowly bullpen. Could these three names be solutions for 2027?

By Caleb Moody · Kings of Kauffman

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 11:21 AM

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Writer Caleb Moody suggests three budget-friendly bullpen targets for the Kansas City Royals ahead of the 2027 season.
Moody argues left-hander A.J. Puk represents a high-strikeout gamble on a potential prove-it contract.
The writer advocates reuniting with former Royals reliever Taylor Clarke, who posted a 2.96 ERA in 2026.

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Kings of Kauffman argues that the Kansas City Royals should target three low-cost relief pitchers to rebuild their struggling bullpen for the 2027 season. After finishing near the bottom of Major League Baseball in several relief metrics in 2026, writer Caleb Moody suggests Kansas City needs affordable reinforcements to solve major depth issues.

Moody proposes targeting free-agent left-hander A.J. Puk on a prove-it contract following his injury recovery, reuniting with right-hander Taylor Clarke after a strong 2026 campaign, and pursuing San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui via trade or free agency.

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