PT TODAY: Olivares gets chance in Royals outfield
May 31 2021
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| American League | National League | |
| Royals | Edward Olivares called up | |
| Kansas City Royals OF Edward Olivares was recalled from Class AAA Omaha Sunday, May 30. The team also optioned RHP Carlos Hernández to Class AAA Omaha. Source: MLB.com | |
| BHQ take: Ryan O'Hearn has been demoted and slumping but-not-yet-IL'd Jorge Soler (.178/.257/.314 with 4 HR through 169 AB) is dealing with a groin injury, giving Olivares a legit opportunity to seize some playing time. The 25-year-old Olivares has good across-the-board tools and was mashing at AAA-Omaha (.395/.473/.654 with 5 HR, 11/13 BB/K and a 7/1 SB/CS through 81 AB). But he posted a .642 OPS in 96... |
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