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Royals Promote Jac Caglianone to Bolster Struggling Lineup

His raw power and outfield versatility aim to lift one of baseball’s lowest-scoring offenses when he debuts Tuesday in St. Louis.

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JULY 24: Jac Caglianone, the Kansas City Royals' first-round draft pick, puts on his cap as he is introduced during a press conference prior to a game between the Arizona Diamondbacks Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on July 24, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Overview

  • The Royals optioned outfielder Dairon Blanco to Triple-A Omaha to open a roster spot for Caglianone.
  • In 50 minor-league games this season, Caglianone posted a .322/.389/.593 slash line with 15 home runs and 56 RBIs across Double-A and Triple-A.
  • Kansas City’s top prospect is scheduled to make his MLB debut against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, June 3.
  • The Royals have scored 194 runs—second-fewest in the majors—and their outfielders rank last in home runs and slugging percentage.
  • Chosen sixth overall in the 2024 draft, the 22-year-old former two-way star has converted into a power-hitting corner outfielder ready for the big leagues.