They were eliminated from playoff contention for the eighth consecutive season on August 29.

Their 56–106 record tied the 2005 season for the lowest winning percentage (.346) in franchise history.

On October 5, 2022, the Royals fired manager Mike Matheny shortly after the season ended.

Source: MLB Standings Grid – 2023 Updated with the results of all games through October 1, 2023.

Infielders Outfielders Coaches Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases; BB = Walks; AVG = Batting average; SLG = Slugging average Source:[1] Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; SO = Strikeouts Source:[2]