Overview
- Kansas City said the three-year extension begins in 2027 and includes a club option for 2030, announced by the team on Sunday.
- General manager J.J. Picollo publicly praised Quatraro’s alignment with ownership’s vision during Monday’s media availability.
- The Royals improved from 56-106 in 2023 to 86-76 with an ALDS berth in 2024, then went 82-80 in 2025 for their first consecutive winning seasons since 2013-15.
- Quatraro’s record stands at 224-262 (.461), already seventh-most wins by a Royals manager, and he finished as the 2024 AL Manager of the Year runner-up.
- Offense remains a priority after the club ranked 26th in MLB with 159 home runs in 2025, despite strides in pitching and young-player development.