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Royals Shake-Up and Historic Draft | Kansas City Royals News
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- Jul 24, 2026
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- 83
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Summary
Royals manager Matt Quatraro stepped away for a personal matter, with Paul Hoover filling in while Vance Wilson and Jose Alguacil took on new roles. The team made history by drafting its first African-American first-round pick since 1996 — a 21-year-old Chicago native already making waves in KC’s Black 18th and Vine community. Salvador Perez shattered records with a franchise-best homer total, lighting up a season defined by resilience. Rumors swirl about a potential trade for Michael Wacha to bolster the Royals’ minor league depth. Meanwhile, former Royals are thriving overseas — one dominating in Japan, others excelling in relief roles across Asia. 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/784e99e28fb9ddee