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Kansas City Royals news: The Offseason Begins(-ish)

With the World Series over, it’s time for wheeling and dealing! Well, ok, they’re not big moves, but necessary and expected ones: The Royals made the first of many potential significant moves Thursday to address their bullpen for 2027 when…

By Frank Williams · Royals Review

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

Key Things to Know

The Kansas City Royals declined a $13 million option on Carlos Estévez and exercised a $2.5 million option on Tony Gonsolin.
The 2026 World Series averaged 11.83 million viewers across Fox, Fox Deportes, and Univision over five games.
Royals reliever James McArthur is projected by MLB Trade Rumors to earn $800,000 in arbitration.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Kansas City Royals began their offseason preparations by addressing their 2027 bullpen with two contract option decisions. The club announced that it declined a $13 million option on closer Carlos Estévez while exercising a $2.5 million club option on right-hander Tony Gonsolin.

In addition to the Royals' roster moves, the roundup features reports on World Series television ratings, the Milwaukee Brewers' championship celebrations, and potential arbitration decisions regarding Royals reliever James McArthur.

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