Thursday marked another major milestone on the offseason calendar as international free agency opened and the Kansas City Royals were as busy as any organization.
They entered the day with one of the highest signing pools, holding the co-lead along with six other organizations at $8,034,900. And they appeared to put it to good use, signing 19 free agents, more than any team apart from the Cleveland Guardians and Miami Marlins.
We have agreed to terms with 19 international free agents. pic.twitter.com/dQCREDyqHI
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) January 15, 2026
And this has been area of player acquisition that they've certainly reaped benefits from in recent years.