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Royals’ J.J. Picollo enters 2026 as president of baseball ops and GM, weighs in on WBC ahead of opener
The Royals’ front office runs through J.J. Picollo, who holds the dual title of President of Baseball Operations and General Manager as he enters his 19th year with the organization and third full season leading baseball operations [1].On March 24, 2026, just ahead of Opening Day, Picollo appeared on camera and addressed the World Baseball Classic as the club finalized preparations for the new campaign [2]. Entering the 2026 season, his stewardship remains central to how Kansas City shapes the roster and navigates the months ahead [1][3].