The Kansas City Royals are entering the offseason with some momentum.

The Royals made significant progress with a 30-win improvement. KC clinched a playoff spot with an 86-76 record and advanced to the American League Division Series.

Kauffman Stadium also hosted a playoff game for the first time since the 2015 campaign.

Now, the Royals will look to improve. The club could look to add more offensive firepower to its starting lineup. Royals general manager JJ Picollo might also consider adding another veteran reliever to a resurgent bullpen.

The Royals have a few options to consider.

Here’s a look at their 40-man roster ahead of the MLB offseason:

Impending Royals free agents

• 3B Paul DeJong (unrestricted)

• 1B Yuli Gurriel (unrestricted)

• UTIL Garrett Hampson (unrestricted)

• OF Tommy Pham (unrestricted)

• INF Robbie Grossman (unrestricted)

• RHP Michael Lorenzen (unrestricted)

• LHP Will Smith (unrestricted)

The Royals have several unrestricted free agents hitting the open market this offseason. Michael Lorenzen leads the group after being acquired from the Texas Rangers before the MLB trade deadline.

Veteran KC trio Yuli Gurriel, Tommy Pham and Garrett Hampson have played a key role for manager Matt Quatraro. Will Smith added veteran leadership to the bullpen.

Players with options

• OF Hunter Renfroe (player option)

• RHP Michael Wacha (player option)

• UTIL Adam Frazier (mutual option)

• RHP Chris Stratton (player option)

A few Royals veterans could decide if they want to return next season. Hunter Renfroe has a player option worth $7.5 million (including a $1 million buyout). Michael Wacha will consider a $16 million player option.

Meanwhile, Chris Stratton has a $4.5 million player option for next season and Adam Frazier has a mutual option valued at $8.5 million (with a $2.5 million buyout dollars).

There’s a chance the Royals keep every player if they decide to participate. KC could also re-sign these players to a new contract if they decide to decline the option and test free agency.

Returning players

Seekers: Salvador Pérez, Freddy Fermin

Infielders: Vinnie Pasquantino, Michael Massey, Bobby Witt Jr., Maikel Garcia, Nick Loftin, Nick Pratto

Voltigeurs: MJ Melendez, Kyle Isbel, Dairon Blanco, Tyler Gentry, Nelson Velázquez, Drew Waters

Starters: LHP Cole Ragans, RHP Seth Lugo, RHP Brady Singer, RHP Kyle Wright*, RHP Alec Marsh, RHP Jonathan Bowlan

Relievers: LHP Kris Bubic, RHP John Schreiber, LHP Josh Taylor*, RHP Carlos Hernandez, RHP Hunter Harvey, RHP James McArthur, LHP Angel Zerpa, LHP Sam Long, RHP Lucas Erceg, LHP Daniel Lynch IV, RHP Steven Cruz

*Kyle Wright and Josh Taylor were injured during the 2024 season but remain on the 40-man roster.