Kauffman Corner

Did the Royals Get it Right in the 2026 MLB Draft?

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The Royals held the #6 pick in this year’s MLB Draft but chose to take a player that was ranked #30 by MLB.com.  Was going signability early the right move for the Royals in this draft?

David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) break down the Royals 2026 Draft and discuss what’s next for the Royals.

  • How good is Louisville, OF Zion Rose?
  • Did the Royals get it right with this move?
  • Is Taylor Rabe worth the extra money?
  • Why High School pitcher Jack Slightom?
  • Is Maxx Yehl more than just a reliever?
  • Why Dominic Battista might be better than his ranking.
  • Where else could the Royals have hit in the draft?
  • What’s next?
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