Last year, the Kansas City Royals came out of nowhere to earn the second wildcard spot in the American league. Can they repeat or improve on that performance in 2025, and how will they match up with the Cleveland Guardians?
Let’s see what John Sherman’s Royals have done to their roster as they enter this season and analyze how they stack up:
Projected Lineup (From FanGraphs’ Roster Resources Depth Charts):
1. Jonathan India - RHH DH
2. Bobby Witt, Jr - RHH SS
3. Vinnie Pasquantino - LHH 1B
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