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benp28 · 08-02-2024, 04:34 PM

OSA predicts a great season incoming for the Royals, with an AL-high 96-66 record with a +171 run differential a 7 game improvement on their 2031 prediction. The best record in the AL would of course mean a Royals record-tying third AL Central title in the a row and a record setting 4th consecutive playoff appearance.

Despite starting the season injured, Hunter Owen is predicted to hit 46 HRs, while both Jimmy Goodman (.292/.398/.498) and Billy Mumaugh (.298/.383/.518) make the individual performance list. No pitchers make the list but it will be dominance by committee with the 2nd lowest ERA (3.96) in the AL predicted.

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Hitters

Catcher

Despite concerns over his injury proness, Dave Holcombe will start the season backing up Jonathan Gerew at catcher.

Starter Jonathan Gerew (2027 8th Round)
Back Up Dave Holcombe (2027 9th Round)

Infield

Jeremy Rogerson and Bobby Witt Jr. are locks at third base and shortstop respectively and both had good springs ahead of what are expected to be big years.

Jesus Vela and Jake Adolphus struggled over the Spring but will be better for the experience as they head to AAA to open the season while Danny Petty still has a long 6 months of recovery ahead of him.

The excess of quality outfielders in the Royals system means that Jimmy Goodman will start the season at 1B with Hunter Owen back at DH once he recovers from a 5 week injury sustained on opening day.

Steve Carter struggled over the Spring, allowing Tim Storer to retain the starting 2B role heading into the season. Carter will cover across the infield, alongside 1B Sergio Perales, who had a great Spring and will look to continue his progression through the Royals system having hit over .900 last year in Omaha.

1B Jimmy Goodman (2027 1st Round)
2B Tim Storer (2028 1st Round)
3B Jeremy Rogerson (2027 2nd Round)
SS Bobby Witt Jr. (2019 1st Round)
INF Steve Carter (2031 Trade LAD)
INF Sergio Perales (2028 Trade SD)
DH/IR Hunter Owen (2023 4th Round)

It may have come a couple of years late, but Sherman’s owner goal of more homegrown stars has been realised with the starting infield all being drafted by the Royals.

Outfield

Wyatt Langford struggled through Spring but will start in LF entering the final year of his contract.

Dominic Fletcher’s injury allows Luis Gotay to earn the opening day starting spot in CF, with Sheng-En Lin backing up the position.

In RF it will be Billy Mumaugh to start the season, with Will Gasparino backing up the corners.

Matthew Etzel is out of options and will be DFA’ed while 2026 International Amateur signing Edgar Manzo will start the season in Omaha.

LF Wyatt Langford (2028 Trade TEX)
CF Luis Gotay (2030 Trade ARI)
RF Billy Mumaugh (2029 1st Round)
OF Will Gasparino (2026 3rd Round)

OF Sheng-Em Lin (2029 Waivers LAA)

IR Dominic Fletcher 1 week (2031 MiL FA)

Arms

The Royals 2032 starting rotation was locked in at the start of spring training, although it had a new look from previous years. Chase Burns and Drew Beam have both been traded while Cade Townsend has propelled himself to the top of the rotation. Mason Barnett resigned for his 8th season in the Royals starting rotation, while Aiden May is back for his 4th. Marcos Paz starts his 2nd season as a starter and is joined at the back end of the rotation by 2029 2nd round pick J.J. Paniagua. Mike Hoffer started two games to gain some experience and is first up should a replacement be needed.

Fourteen relievers were used by the Royals during Spring Training. With Sheng-En Lin guaranteed a spot due to his ability to cover CF, there were seven spots for thirteen pitchers.

In addition to Mike Hoffer, there were two starting pitchers the Royals had pitch innings over Spring to gain experience but will return to AAA – Lazaro Espinal and Josh Olaniyan.

The Royals have a tradition of sticking by their arms and 2032 would be no different. Wen-Hui Pan, reigning AL Reliever of the Year will start in a stopper role and is joined in that role by William Schmidt. David Hagaman also returns for the 2032 season

Sadly, after a tough 2032 season and a drop in his control, Isaac Morton (8.1 BB/9 over Spring) loses his place and heads to Omaha while Humberto Trujillo and Colin White had struggled in their debut season and still have a lot of growth which they will try to realise in Omaha.

That left one more pitcher to miss out and in a nod to spring performance, it was Jonathan Fleri and his struggle to keep the ball in the park (3.2 HR/9) who was sent back to Omaha.

Four first-year Kansas Royals, therefore, start in the bullpen: Jake Early, Jim Porter, Nicanor Berns, and T.J. Brock, with Jake Early the sole left-handed pitcher.

SP Cade Townsend (2029 Trade NYY)
SP Mason Barnett (2022 3rd Round)
SP Aiden May (2028 Trade LAA)
SP Marcos Paz (2025 1st Round)
SP J.J. Paniagua (2029 2nd Round)

RP Sheng-En Lin (2029 Waiver Claim LAA)
RP Wen-Hui Pan (2029 Trade PHI)
RP William Schmidt (2024 2nd Round)
RP David Hagaman (2028 Trade PIT)
RP Jake Early (2031 Trade MIA)
RP Jim Porter (2031 Rule 5 Pick PIT)
RP Nicanor Berns (2031 Trade ATL)
RP T.J. Brock (2031 Free Agent)

08-02-2024, 04:34 PM	#47
benp28 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2024 Posts: 875	2032 Roster Preview OSA predicts a great season incoming for the Royals, with an AL-high 96-66 record with a +171 run differential a 7 game improvement on their 2031 prediction. The best record in the AL would of course mean a Royals record-tying third AL Central title in the a row and a record setting 4th consecutive playoff appearance. Despite starting the season injured, Hunter Owen is predicted to hit 46 HRs, while both Jimmy Goodman (.292/.398/.498) and Billy Mumaugh (.298/.383/.518) make the individual performance list. No pitchers make the list but it will be dominance by committee with the 2nd lowest ERA (3.96) in the AL predicted. Hitters Catcher Despite concerns over his injury proness, Dave Holcombe will start the season backing up Jonathan Gerew at catcher. Starter Jonathan Gerew (2027 8th Round) Back Up Dave Holcombe (2027 9th Round) Infield Jeremy Rogerson and Bobby Witt Jr. are locks at third base and shortstop respectively and both had good springs ahead of what are expected to be big years. Jesus Vela and Jake Adolphus struggled over the Spring but will be better for the experience as they head to AAA to open the season while Danny Petty still has a long 6 months of recovery ahead of him. The excess of quality outfielders in the Royals system means that Jimmy Goodman will start the season at 1B with Hunter Owen back at DH once he recovers from a 5 week injury sustained on opening day. Steve Carter struggled over the Spring, allowing Tim Storer to retain the starting 2B role heading into the season. Carter will cover across the infield, alongside 1B Sergio Perales, who had a great Spring and will look to continue his progression through the Royals system having hit over .900 last year in Omaha. 1B Jimmy Goodman (2027 1st Round) 2B Tim Storer (2028 1st Round) 3B Jeremy Rogerson (2027 2nd Round) SS Bobby Witt Jr. (2019 1st Round) INF Steve Carter (2031 Trade LAD) INF Sergio Perales (2028 Trade SD) DH/IR Hunter Owen (2023 4th Round) It may have come a couple of years late, but Sherman’s owner goal of more homegrown stars has been realised with the starting infield all being drafted by the Royals. Outfield Wyatt Langford struggled through Spring but will start in LF entering the final year of his contract. Dominic Fletcher’s injury allows Luis Gotay to earn the opening day starting spot in CF, with Sheng-En Lin backing up the position. In RF it will be Billy Mumaugh to start the season, with Will Gasparino backing up the corners. Matthew Etzel is out of options and will be DFA’ed while 2026 International Amateur signing Edgar Manzo will start the season in Omaha. LF Wyatt Langford (2028 Trade TEX) CF Luis Gotay (2030 Trade ARI) RF Billy Mumaugh (2029 1st Round) OF Will Gasparino (2026 3rd Round) OF Sheng-Em Lin (2029 Waivers LAA) IR Dominic Fletcher 1 week (2031 MiL FA) Arms The Royals 2032 starting rotation was locked in at the start of spring training, although it had a new look from previous years. Chase Burns and Drew Beam have both been traded while Cade Townsend has propelled himself to the top of the rotation. Mason Barnett resigned for his 8th season in the Royals starting rotation, while Aiden May is back for his 4th. Marcos Paz starts his 2nd season as a starter and is joined at the back end of the rotation by 2029 2nd round pick J.J. Paniagua. Mike Hoffer started two games to gain some experience and is first up should a replacement be needed. Fourteen relievers were used by the Royals during Spring Training. With Sheng-En Lin guaranteed a spot due to his ability to cover CF, there were seven spots for thirteen pitchers. In addition to Mike Hoffer, there were two starting pitchers the Royals had pitch innings over Spring to gain experience but will return to AAA – Lazaro Espinal and Josh Olaniyan. The Royals have a tradition of sticking by their arms and 2032 would be no different. Wen-Hui Pan, reigning AL Reliever of the Year will start in a stopper role and is joined in that role by William Schmidt. David Hagaman also returns for the 2032 season Sadly, after a tough 2032 season and a drop in his control, Isaac Morton (8.1 BB/9 over Spring) loses his place and heads to Omaha while Humberto Trujillo and Colin White had struggled in their debut season and still have a lot of growth which they will try to realise in Omaha. That left one more pitcher to miss out and in a nod to spring performance, it was Jonathan Fleri and his struggle to keep the ball in the park (3.2 HR/9) who was sent back to Omaha. Four first-year Kansas Royals, therefore, start in the bullpen: Jake Early, Jim Porter, Nicanor Berns, and T.J. Brock, with Jake Early the sole left-handed pitcher. SP Cade Townsend (2029 Trade NYY) SP Mason Barnett (2022 3rd Round) SP Aiden May (2028 Trade LAA) SP Marcos Paz (2025 1st Round) SP J.J. Paniagua (2029 2nd Round) RP Sheng-En Lin (2029 Waiver Claim LAA) RP Wen-Hui Pan (2029 Trade PHI) RP William Schmidt (2024 2nd Round) RP David Hagaman (2028 Trade PIT) RP Jake Early (2031 Trade MIA) RP Jim Porter (2031 Rule 5 Pick PIT) RP Nicanor Berns (2031 Trade ATL) RP T.J. Brock (2031 Free Agent)