KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals are calling up their top prospect, Jac Caglianone, to the majors, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Sunday night. The 22-year-old slugger, drafted just last year, is set to join the big-league club as the Royals aim to revitalize their underperforming offense. The Kansas City Royals are calling up slugger Jac Caglianone, one of the top … [Read more...] about Report: Royals to Call Up Jac Caglianone to Boost Struggling Offense
When Will MLB’s Next Stars Arrive? Four Top Prospects’ Call-Up Timelines
The minor leagues are a pressure cooker, where dreams of The Show simmer and occasionally boil over. Right now, four prospects—Roman Anthony, Bubba Chandler, Jac Caglianone, and Kyle Teel—are knocking on the door, their bats and arms screaming, and seemingly ready for a big-league shot. But when will their lifelong dream come true? Through the latest rumors, stats, and thoughts … [Read more...] about When Will MLB’s Next Stars Arrive? Four Top Prospects’ Call-Up Timelines
Royals’ Cole Ragans, Seth Lugo Sidelined on 15-Day IL
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals placed starting pitchers Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo on the 15-day injured list Saturday. It’s a significant setback for a team holding a respectable 25-20 record, good for third in the AL Central. Ragans is out with a groin injury for the second time this season, while Lugo is managing a sprained finger. The Royals’ rotation is now … [Read more...] about Royals’ Cole Ragans, Seth Lugo Sidelined on 15-Day IL
Bobby Witt Jr. Has Elbow Contusion After Being Hit by Pitch
Kansas City Royals superstar Bobby Witt Jr. was hit on the left forearm by a pitch today but will avoid a long absence, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The Royals later announced that Witt has a forearm contusion, and X-rays showed no fracture. The timetable for Witt‘s return is currently unknown, but it looks like the worst-case scenario was avoided, which is great news for … [Read more...] about Bobby Witt Jr. Has Elbow Contusion After Being Hit by Pitch
Royals Pitcher Bubic Has Legitimate Shot at Rotation To Start the Season
Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic will get the opportunity to earn a spot in the starting rotation. After recently serving as a bullpen arm, he has a shot. Bubic is a leading candidate for the starting rotation because of his experience. Heading into this season, he’s started 60 games in his career. He’s looking to capitalize on this opportunity to be a starter after not … [Read more...] about Royals Pitcher Bubic Has Legitimate Shot at Rotation To Start the Season