The 1986 Kansas City Royals season the 18th season in Royals franchise history, and they entered the season as the defending World Series champions. It involved the Royals finishing 3rd in the American League West with a record of 76 wins and 86 losses. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions March 28, 1986: Joe Beckwith was released by the Kansas City Royals. May 21, 1986: Mark Huismann was traded by the Royals to the Seattle Mariners for Terry Bell. June 2, 1986: 1986 Major League Baseball draft Bo Jackson was drafted by the Royals in the 4th round. Torey Lovullo was drafted by the Royals in the 27th round, but did not sign. August 16, 1986: Jacob Brumfield was signed as a free agent by the Royals. Notable events July 15, 1986: Dick Howser is relieved as Royals' manager after managing for the AL in the 1986 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. Howser admitted he felt sick before the game and was having trouble with signals during the game. He is later diagnosed with brain cancer and undergoes surgery. Mike Ferraro takes over as manager for the remainder of the season. Roster Player stats Batting Starters by position Note: Pos = position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Other batters Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Pitching Starting pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Other pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Relief pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Awards and honors George Brett, Lou Gehrig Award Dennis Leonard, Hutch Award Farm system References 1986 Kansas City Royals at Baseball Reference 1986 Kansas City Royals at Baseball Almanac Kansas City Royals seasons Kansas City Royals Kansas City