The 2018 Kansas City Royals MLB Draft was a huge opportunity to reshape the franchise. The Second Golden Age was officially over, as the core position player group was no longer under contract, the minor league system was depleted, and it was officially time to look to the future. Additionally, due to the free agent departures of Eric Hosmer and Lorenzo Cain as well as a prime competitive balance pick, the Royals had four of the first 40 picks and five of the first 58 picks.
Kansas City responded by selecting a college pitcher, Brady Singer, with the 18th overall pick.