Royals Draft Battista in 4th Round | Kansas City Royals News

The Royals strike early in the 2026 MLB Draft, landing high school outfielder Dominic Battista in the fourth round—despite a broken hamate bone that sidelined him for 13 games. Scouts rave about his speed, defense, and left-handed power potential, even as he commits to UIC. This pick continues their high school-heavy strategy, following last year’s successful drafts of Gamble and Hammond. With 16 more picks left on Sunday, the Royals are building depth with developmental talent. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8c6cf3c76a64e57b