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Royals could use immense pitching surplus to deploy bold rotation strategy in 2026

The Kansas City Royals have more major league capable starters than they know what to do with currently. We are all well aware of that at this point.

Many thought one or more of those names could have been dealt this winter to improve other areas of this team, and while unlikely, perhaps that could still be the case before Opening Day.

However, another optioned may've just surfaced as the Royals are now just a day away from their first Cactus league game action.

According to Jack Johnson of Locked on Royals, when asked about the possibility of deploying a 6-man rotation in 2026, manager Matt Quatraro didn't discount the possibility.