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The Kansas City Royals finished 69-93 in fifth place in the AL Central, but Vinnie Pasquantino’s two-home-run finale signaled offensive potential. We analyze how the automated ball-strike system impacted their plate discipline and whether Seth Lugo can anchor the rotation.

We dive deep into roster battles, comparing Maikel Garcia and Nick Loftin for third base, and evaluating Carter Jensen versus Luke Maile for the catching position behind Salvador Perez. Doug breaks down why bullpen reinforcement is critical after Craig Kimbrel’s struggles.

Key players discussed include Vinnie Pasquantino, Bobby Witt Jr., Maikel Garcia, Nick Loftin, Carter Jensen, Luke Maile, Seth Lugo, and Craig Kimbrel. We also discuss the impact of the new ABS challenge system and project a 79-win season for 2027.

In this episode: Pasquantino's Power & ABS Impact · Infield & Catching Battles · Hypothetical Trades & Quick Takes.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/kc/2026-10-09/transcript.html

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