The Kansas City Royals finished their 2023 season with a 56-106 record, good for 5th place in a very mediocre American League Central. The team’s General Manager and Executive Vice President, J.J. Picollo, discussed the state of the roster in an interview with the Royals Live Pregame Show on September 30. Jeff Montgomery asked Picollo a question that will clearly be on the mind of most Royals fans as we enter the looming offseason.
Montgomery asked if Picollo envisions the starting rotation “evolving” somewhat, and Picollo’s response was rather telling.
“I think we’re at a point where we need to go and get some other pitchers that can help our starting pitcher depth.