EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 43 MIN
No Rule 5? No Problem! Royals’ Winter Meetings Recap
from Royals Rundown: A Kansas City Royals Podcast · host Kansas City Royals Baseball
In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy "Hokius" Greco dig into a pivotal week for the Kansas City Royals and Major League Baseball. First up: No Rule 5 Draft pick. Was this a missed opportunity or a calculated decision? The hosts explain the logic behind passing and how it ties into the club's roster philosophy. Then, the Royals land the sixth overall pick in the MLB Draft Lottery—a welcome result that could be a turning point. Jacob and Jeremy break down what this means for the farm system and whether the team should draft for need or upside. With key outfield targets off the board, the pressure is on. Are the Royals falling behind in free agency, or do they have something brewing behind the scenes? The episode dives into trade rumors, potential multi-team deals, and why player development and scouting remain more crucial than ever. Email Jacob directly at: [email protected] Need your Royals fix? Head to royalsreview.com for news, analysis, and to engage with Royals fans around the world! Follow us online: BlueSky– Jeremy Greco: @hokius.fromthehawkseye.com– Jacob Milham: @jacobmilhkc.bsky.social Twitter / X– Podcast: @RoyalRundownPod Royals Rundown Podcast, Kansas City Royals, MLB Draft, Rule 5 Draft, Winter Meetings, Free Agency, Outfield Trade Rumors, Player Development, Scouting, Baseball Podcast, Royals rebuild, Royals prospects, Royals trade rumors, baseball offseason, MLB winter meetings recap, Royals analysis, baseball draft strategy, Royals outfield needs, Royals front office strategy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What this episode covers
The Kansas City Royals are staying cautious this winter—and Royals Rundown is here to break it all down. Hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco dissect the Rule 5 draft decisions, the Royals’ luck in the MLB Draft Lottery, and what it all means for the team’s rebuild. With outfield needs looming and free agency heating up, the duo discusses what’s next in a critical offseason.
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