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March 09, 2026

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Salvador Perez continues to set the gold standard for Royals catchers, as young Blake Mitchell arrives at camp inspired to match Salvy's legendary work ethic. Meanwhile, the Royals are navigating roster decisions with the recent claim of Dairon Blanco by the Rangers, a move that highlights the competition for spots as Starling Marte joins the club. With Opening Day approaching, the Royals are also narrowing down their starting rotation, trying to find the right mix for the 2026 season. Today’s matchup against the Chicago White Sox features lefty Noah Cameron on the mound, offering another chance for players to stake their claim in what seems to be a wide-open battle for various roles. As excitement builds for the regular season, the focus is on player development and those critical final roster decisions.

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Salvy's work ethic setting high bar for next generation of Royals catchers

Salvy's work ethic setting high bar for next generation of Royals catchers

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Blake Mitchell, the Royals’ No. 2 prospect, arrives at Surprise Recreation Campus for Spring Training at 6:30 a.m., ready to lift weights. By the time he arrives, veteran catcher Salvador Perez is already halfway through his session. For Perez, whose mornings often start an hour or two

1 position battle still undecided for each team

1 position battle still undecided for each team

There's so much on the line every Spring Training as all 30 MLB teams work to finalize their rosters for Opening Day. While some positions are set long before the season begins, each club is still trying to nail down at least one key aspect of its roster -- and

Royals' 2026 rotation competition narrows after latest spring training roster moves

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Royals' 2026 rotation competition narrows after latest spring training roster moves

The Royals made some minor weekend roster moves to narrow down both their big league spring training roster as well as their starting rotation competition.

Rangers Claim Dairon Blanco

Rangers Claim Dairon Blanco

The Rangers have claimed outfielder Dairon Blanco off waivers from the Royals, according to Francys Romero of Beisbol FR. Blanco was designated for assignment by the Royals last week to make room for Starling Marte on the club’s 40-man. The Rangers transferred southpaw Jordan Montgomery to the 60-day injured list to make room for Blanco […]

Outfielder Dairon Blanco claimed off waivers by Rangers

Outfielder Dairon Blanco claimed off waivers by Rangers

The Texas Rangers have claimed outfielder Dairon Blanco off waivers from the Royals. Blanco had been designated for assignment earlier this week to make room for the signing of free agent Starling Marte. The 32-year-old Blanco was the sixth-oldest player on the 40-man roster, despite not yet being arbitration-eligible. He had a late start to […]

Spring Training game thread XV – Royals vs White Sox

Spring Training game thread XV – Royals vs White Sox

The Royals are back in action this afternoon against divisional foe, the Chicago White Sox. The Royals are coming off a victory over the Reds on Saturday, by a final score of 6-2. Left-handed pitcher Noah Cameron will get the start today for the boys in blue. With the World Baseball Classic just getting going, […]