ICYMI: SP Randy Dobnak, RHP

Age on Opening Day 2027: 32

Service Time: 3.148

2024 Salary: $2,250,000

2025 Salary: $3,000,000

2026 Salary: $845,000

2027 MLB Trade Rumor Estimate: $2,300,000

Dobnak Background

Dobnak’s route to Kansas City made a few different… #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

[COPY] - Grading Every 2026 Royals Player: Relievers #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

He joined to fill gaps in an injury-riddled rotation. Is he worth keeping around for 2027? #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

In other good news …

I got the Maikel Garcia bat flip bobblehead in the mail today from eBay and I picked up the Jax Caglianone bobblehead earlier today. I pretty much have all the ones that I missed. I am thinking about getting the Erceg one in a couple weeks #FountainsUp

Grades for each relief pitcher who threw for the 2026 Royals. Do you agree with these rankings? #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Grades for each relief pitcher who threw for the 2026 Royals. Do you agree with these rankings? #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

ICYMI: With the 2026 season behind us, it’s time to review each player's performance. This is the third part of this series; find previous entries here:

Outfielders & DH

Infielders

The Royals entered spring training in 2026 with eight pitchers who had… #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

ICYMI: The Quad Cities River Bandits were the Royals' most successful affiliate in 2026.

The River Bandits went 70-57, good for second in the West Division. However, they beat the first-place South Bend Cubs in the playoffs and then defeated East Division champ… #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Grading Every 2026 Royals Player: Starting Pitchers #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

In my latest for @royalskeep.com, I break down the best performers from the Quad Cities River Bandits, and what their outlook could be for the #Royals in 2027 and beyond #FountainsUp

The Royals Keep Minor League Awards: Quad Cities River Bandits #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Injury forced the Royals to search for solutions in the rotation. How did the starters hold up in 2026? #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

The River Bandits won a Midwest League title, signaling that reinforcements are on their way to Kansas City. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

In my latest piece at @royalskeep.com, I review the Week 1 performances of #Royals prospects participating in the AFL #FountainsUp

Royals Fall League Recap: Gomez Makes AFL Debut and Mozzicato Ready for Spring Training? #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

After one week of play in the Arizona Fall League, some Royals prospects have already stood out with Surprise. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

The Arizona Fall League is testing restrictions on defensive positioning that could dramatically alter how teams approach outfield defense. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Major League Baseball’s top prospects have descended upon the desert of Arizona for the 2026 Arizona Fall League featuring seven top prospects from each of MLB’s 30 teams. This week, three players from the Surprise Saguaros, along with players from the Peoria… #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Overall, the infielders were pretty solid and provided a core for the lineup to build around. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

ICYMI: With the 2026 season behind us, it’s time to review each player's performance. This series will also look at infielders, starting pitchers, and relief pitchers.

The Royals fielded 11 different players in the outfield, eight of whom will be reviewed here as… #royals #kansascity #fountainsup