The Kansas City Royals are facing an offseason filled with challenges after their ALDS exit against the New York Yankees. Despite a successful 86-win season, their offense, aside from AL MVP finalist Bobby Witt Jr., lacks depth.

To address this, the Royals may explore the free agent market, with Alex Bregman emerging as a potential target. However, as a small-market team, securing Bregman, who is looking for a long-term deal, poses a significant challenge.