2026 Charlotte Knights preview
Sporting some of the top talent in the system, it might finally be time that the Knights finish with a winning record
With arms and bats more promising than recent seasons, the Charlotte Knights are poised for a winning record in 2026. | Charlotte Knights Welcome back to the Charlotte Knights’ redemption season. Last season didn’t go as expected, as the Knights finished 65-85, the fourth-worst record in the International League East.
Despite spending time early in the season with a winning record and flirting with . 500 for a while, the club ultimately struggled because the bullpen frequently gave up games, and the bats were streakier than Midwest weather in the spring. Fortunately, the Knights finally appear to be sporting some top-notch talent this year.
Starting Pitching The Knights rotation looks slightly different than last year. After securing a Southern League title, Tanner McDougal is ready to cruise through Charlotte. His 3.
26 ERA, 1. 33 WHIP, and . 241 allowed batting average made him a standout pitching in the farm system in 2025.
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