EDWARD OLIVARES NEWS

On bench Monday Olivares (quadriceps) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.

Impact He'll take a seat for the second game in a row after exiting in the first half of Sunday's doubleheader with Baltimore due to a strained right quad. For the time being, the Royals are viewing Olivares as day-to-day, but he'll likely be at risk of going on the injured list if he fails to play during the team's upcoming three-game series in Texas that begins Tuesday.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zimmermann leads Orioles past Royals 4-2 to earn DH split

Bruce Zimmermann threw six effective innings and Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 to earn a doubleheader split on Sunday

MAY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting second game Olivares (quadriceps) isn't starting the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Olivares exited Sunday's matinee with a right quadriceps strain, and it's not very surprising to see him on the bench for the second game. Kyle Isbel will start in right field and bat ninth, while Olivares should be considered day-to-day for now.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor, Royals rally past error-prone O's to open twinbill

Michael Taylor hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning after a pair of two-out Baltimore errors, giving the Kansas City Royals a 6-4 win over the Orioles in the first game of...

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with quad injury The Royals announced that Olivares' departure from the first game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Orioles was due to a right quadriceps strain.

Impact He went 1-for-2 with an RBI single before leaving, with the injury in question appearing to occur while he ran to first on his base hit. The quad strain will likely keep Olivares out for the second game of Sunday's twin bill and could force him to the injured list, depending on the severity of the strain. For now, fantasy managers should view Olivares as day-to-day.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Departs with injury Sunday Olivares was removed in the top of the third inning in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Orioles with an apparent injury, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. He went...

Impact Olivares was pulled from the game shortly after he was visited by a trainer at first base following his RBI single. Michael Taylor came off the bench to pinch run for Oilvares, who can be viewed as day-to-day until the Royals provide an update on the nature and extent of his injury. Even if his injury is deemed minor, Olivares is unlikely to return to the lineup for the second game of the doubleheader Sunday.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles take on the Royals in first of 3-game series

The Baltimore Orioles host the Kansas City Royals to begin a three-game series

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles begin 3-game series with the Royals

The Baltimore Orioles host the Kansas City Royals to open a three-game series

MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Olivares leads Royals against the Cardinals after 4-hit game

The Kansas City Royals play the St. Louis Cardinals after Edward Olivares' four-hit game on Tuesday

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Four hits in win Olivares went 4-for-5 with two doubles, a run scored and an RBI in a 7-1 win Tuesday over St. Louis.

Impact Olivares received the start and hit leadoff against right-hander Dakota Hudson. It was his second consecutive game hitting leadoff and playing right field. The 26-year-old has a five-game hitting streak and has raised his batting line to a robust .379/.438/.517 through 32 plate appearances. With five starts in the last seven games, It appears as if the Royals are giving Olivares a shot to prove himself at the major-league level.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Witt Jr hits 1st MLB homer, leads Keller, Royals over Cards

Bobby Witt Jr. hit his first major league home run, Brad Keller pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 to end a fo...

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Getting start against right-hander Olivares will start in right field and bat leadoff in Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact The righty-hitting Olivares was expected to fill a short-side platoon role in right field after Adalberto Mondesi's (knee) season-ending injury resulted in Whit Merrifield moving back to the infield last week, but the Royals may instead be giving Olivares a trial in a near-everyday role. He'll remain in the lineup Tuesday over the lefty-hitting Kyle Isbel, despite the fact that the Cardinals are bringing a right-hander (Dakota Hudson) to the hill. Olivares, who also led off against Cardinals lefty Steven Matz in Monday's 1-0 loss, has gone 6-for-15 with a double, a stolen base and two runs over the Royals' last six games.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against righty Olivares is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Olivares started in three of the Royals' last four games, going 4-for-10 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs. Despite his solid performance of late, the righty-hitting Olivares may still have to settle for short-side platoon work in the corner outfield with the lefty-hitting Kyle Isbel, who gets the nod Sunday with right-hander Luis Severino on the mound for New York.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records second steal Olivares went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Saturday marked Olivares' first multi-hit effort of the season, though both were singles. He also picked up his first steal since April 9. The outfielder appears set to see more playing time with Whit Merrifield moving back to second base. Olivares has a .263/.364/.316 slash line with an RBI, four runs scored, two steals and a double in 22 plate appearances. He's expected to play the short side of platoon with Kyle Isbel in right field going forward.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Thursday Olivares is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox.

Impact With Adalberto Mondesi (knee) moving to the 10-day injured list Thursday with what president of baseball operations Dayton Moore revealed was a likely season-ending ACL tear, Olivares is expected to see his playing time pick up. Whit Merrifield is expected to move back to the infield on a full-time basis to cover for Mondesi's absence, leaving right field up for grabs. The righty-hitting Olivares drew the start at the position in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to Chicago and went 1-for-4 with a run scored, but he'll cede right field to the newly recalled Kyle Isbel in the series finale. Since Isbel bats from the left side, he could end up seeing the bulk of the at-bats in right field, while Olivares handles the short side of a possible platoon.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edward Olivares delivered off the bench in a key spot for the Kansas City Royals Until the Royals coughed up a late-inning lead, Olivares was poised to be the hero on Saturday night.

APRIL 24, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

France has 5 hits, 5 RBIs as Mariners outslug Royals 13-7

Ty France had five hits, including a three-run homer, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 13-7

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steals base as pinch runner Olivares notched a stolen base in Saturday's 1-0 extra-inning win over the Guardians.

Impact Olivares ran for Carlos Santana in the seventh inning, but the former was stranded at second. With Andrew Benintendi, Michael Taylor and Whit Merrifield healthy, Olivares is limited to a reserve role to begin 2022. He's only attempted seven stolen bases in his major-league career, and he's only successfully stolen three across 71 games, though he has a better track record in that regard in the minors. With playing time scarce, Olivares is only likely to be an option in deep AL-only formats until a more regular role opens up.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clinches roster spot Olivares secured a spot on the Royals' Opening Day roster, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Both Olivares and Kyle Isbel broke camp with the big club as reserve outfielders. Andrew Benintendi, Michael Taylor and Whit Merrifield compose the Kansas City outfield from left to right and should have a fair amount of security in those roles against both left- and right-handed pitching, so Olivares and Isbel could struggle to find consistent playing time. Olivares has a minor-league option remaining and will be a prime candidate for a demotion if the Royals need to bring in another player at a different position group at some point.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Homers twice Wednesday Olivares went 2-for-3 with a pair of solo home runs in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Rockies.

Impact Olivares is in the mix for a depth role in the outfield, though he's no lock to make the Opening Day roster. He's made an excellent impression through four spring training games, going 7-for-10 with four extra-base hits. Michael Taylor is still likely to open the season as the primary center fielder, but Olivares could press the issue if his bat stays hot. The 26-year-old hit .238/.291/.406 with five homers, 12 RBI, 14 runs scored and two stolen bases in big-league 39 games last year.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani strikes out 5 in spring mound debut for Angels

Two-way star Shohei Ohtani had a solid spring training debut on the mound, striking out five batters over 2 1/3 innings for the Los Angeles Angels

MARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perez hits MLB-leading 47th HR, Royals beat Indians 6-4

Salvador Perez hit his major league-leading 47th home run and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Indians 6-4 Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to Triple-A Olivares was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact The outfielder played in one game after being recalled on Friday, going 2-for-3 while being caught stealing Saturday. He'll be sent back down as Michael Taylor has been reinstated from the bereavement list.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors The Royals recalled Olivares from Triple-A Omaha on Friday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Olivares figures to remain on the big-league roster and get periodic starts in center field as long as Michael Taylor is on bereavement leave.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE