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Bobby Witt Jr. Opt-Out Looms; J.J. Picollo Says Royals Are ‘In a Window’

With Witt able to opt out starting after 2030, Picollo framed the offseason: “I don’t know if I’d use urgency, but… we’re in a window.” Kansas City fell to 82-80 despite Witt’s 184 hits, 47 doubles, 23 homers and 38 steals—plus a Gold Glove. “It was a kick in the teeth,” he added. The mandate: add around their star now.