Jac Caglianone had an impressive offensive season in 2026, but the focus is, what’s the next step? Jac Caglianone spent much of the 2026 season making his mark at the plate for the Royals. But after establishing himself as one…
Jac Caglianone enjoyed an impressive offensive turnaround for the Kansas City Royals during the 2026 season. After struggling in 2025, the 23-year-old led the team in batting average (.289), slugging percentage (.494), and OPS (.834), while tallying 23 home runs and 75 RBIs. With much of the lineup projected to return, Kraxner highlights that Caglianone's defensive future across right field and first base provides key roster flexibility heading into 2027.
In addition to Caglianone's development, the roundup highlights notable Kansas City prospects competing in the Arizona Fall League. First-round draft pick Zion Rose, designated the Royals' top 2026 draft performer by MLB Pipeline, is batting .304 in the AFL after an injury-shortened summer. Meanwhile, 17-year-old international signee Angeibel Gomez is also holding his own in Arizona after posting a 1.119 OPS in the Dominican Summer League.
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