A .500 record in late June has the Kansas City Royals reconsidering their approach to the 2025 trade deadline. After a breakout 2024 and high expectations for this season, the Royals’ offense has sputtered, and their outfield production ranks among the league’s worst. With a crowded roster and a farm system flush with catching prospects, Kansas City must weigh the value of moving established big-leaguers to address glaring needs and keep their postseason hopes alive. Here are three Royals on the active roster who must be on the trade block ahead of the 2025 deadline.