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Hunter’s Regret & Rios’ Ring | Kansas City Royals News
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- Sep 1, 2026
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Summary
Two baseball moves a dozen years ago collided in unexpected ways: Torii Hunter returned to the Twins, while the Royals snatched Alex Rios—just 16 days apart. What followed? Rios helped KC win the 2015 World Series, while Hunter’s final Twin season ended with a playoff miss. Now, Hunter admits he regretted choosing Minnesota over Kansas City, where he had family and a team on a roll. The Twins’ emotional pitch about legacy and a new stadium swayed him—but the Royals swept them that October, while Rios got his ring. Hunter’s career stats remain stellar, but his championship drought continues. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5595f5f90f3c8e30