EDWARD OLIVARES NEWS

Takes seat Monday Olivares is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Olivares still appears to be a quasi-everyday player for the Royals, though he'll be hitting the bench for the second time in three matchups versus right-handed starting pitchers. Though he's mustered an underwhelming .671 OPS through 12 games this season, Olivares' mark is still far superior to what his main two challengers for playing time -- Nate Eaton (.106) and Jackie Bradley (.387) -- have provided.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Friday's lineup Olivares isn't starting Friday against the Giants.

Impact After going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI on Thursday, Olivares will sit once again, as the Royals seem content to start him every other game for now. In his absence, Jackie Bradley will start in left field and bat eighth.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Wednesday Olivares is not in the Royals' lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Nick Pratto was just called up from Triple-A Omaha and will get the start in left field versus the Jays and right-hander Alek Manoah. Olivares has gone 2-for-10 with a homer and two RBI through three games played this year.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Monday Olivares is out of the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Blue Jays.

Impact Olivares will take a seat after starting Sunday's loss to the Twins, notching two hits including a solo home run in the contest. Jackie Bradley will take over in left field and bat seventh in the series-opener against Toronto.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Launches first homer Olivares went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI during Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Twins.

Impact The 27-year-old clubbed a solo shot off Minnesota starter Joe Ryan during the second inning and also delivered an RBI single in the ninth. Olivares had a .743 OPS in a career-high 53 big-league games last season, and he's off to a solid start while poised for a longer look from the Royals this year.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gallo blasts 2 homers, Twins sweep Royals with 7-4 win

Joey Gallo hit two home runs, Joe Ryan gave up one run over six innings and the Minnesota Twins completed a sweep of Kansas City with a 7-4 win

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to bench Olivares will sit Saturday against the Twins.

Impact Olivares started in left field on Opening Day but went hitless. Nate Eaton will get the nod in left in the second game of the year.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not standing out in spring Olivares is hitting .240 (6-for-25) over 11 Cactus League games.

Impact Olivares hasn't been that impressive in the spring. His lone RBI came on a solo home run, and he's added one stolen base on two attempts. Despite the pedestrian hitting, Olivares is projected to start in right field Opening Day, though he could be challenged for his starting job once Drew Waters (oblique) is cleared to make his debut.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Olivares (illness) will bat eighth and play left field Tuesday versus the Guardians.

Impact Olivares was scratched from Sunday's lineup with a stomach bug, but it was never an overly serious concern. The 26-year-old outfielder will resume his pursuit of a starting job in the Royals' lineup after his brief absence.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Olivares was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's spring game against the Mariners due to a stomach bug, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was slated to play right field but was instead a late scratch due to an ailment. Olivares should be back on the field within the next couple of days. Dairon Blanco replaced him in right field Sunday.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bieber tunes up for playoffs, Guardians top Royals 7-5

Shane Bieber tuned up for his start in Game 1 of the wild-card series, Josh Naylor and rookie Will Brennan hit three-run homers in the second inning and the Cleveland Guardians def...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Racks up three hits Olivares went 3-for-5 in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Tigers.

Impact Olivares knocked three singles in the contest, but the Royals' lone run was an MJ Melendez leadoff solo shot in the first inning. Since returning from a two-month absence with a quadriceps injury, Olivares has hit .333 with a home run, three RBI, seven runs scored and four doubles across 10 games. The outfielder has seized a near-everyday role to close out the year, playing mainly in the corner outfield spots while fending off challenges from Kyle Isbel and Drew Waters for playing time.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Saturday Olivares isn't starting Saturday against the Mariners.

Impact Olivares started the last six games and hit .261 with a homer, three doubles, three runs and two RBI. He'll get a breather while Drew Waters starts in right field and bats eighth.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs fourth homer Olivares went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Thursday against the Twins.

Impact Olivares took Josh Winder deep in the fourth inning to record his fourth home run of the season. He returned from a two-month absence on Sept. 17 and has gone 6-for-19 with three doubles, three runs scored and two RBI since. Overall, Olivares has a .305/.357/.466 line across 129 plate appearances on the season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reclaims everyday role Olivares will start in right field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Twins, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Olivares will pick up his fourth straight start in the corner outfield since he returned from the injured list Saturday and appears to have supplanted Drew Waters as a regular in the Kansas City lineup. The 26-year-old has recorded a double in each of his first three starts since returning and has scored two runs.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated, starting Saturday Olivares (quadriceps) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and is starting Saturday against the Red Sox.

Impact Olivares was placed on the injured list after the All-Star break but spent the last several weeks at Triple-A Omaha on a rehab assignment. He slashed .304/.333/.413 with five doubles, nine RBI, seven runs and two stolen bases over 12 rehab games and will start in right field and bat sixth Saturday. The 26-year-old should have a chance to serve as the Royals' primary right fielder to close out the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals take 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Red Sox

The Kansas City Royals are looking to end their four-game slide with a victory against the Boston Red Sox

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals visit the Red Sox to begin 3-game series

The Boston Red Sox begin a three-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals on Friday

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins look to sweep series against the Royals

The Minnesota Twins face the Kansas City Royals looking to sweep their three-game series

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins aim to end losing streak in matchup with the Royals

The Minnesota Twins will try to stop a three-game slide when they play the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers take 3-game win streak into game against the Royals

The Detroit Tigers will look to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers face the Royals leading series 1-0

The Detroit Tigers lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardians look to sweep 3-game series over the Royals

The Cleveland Guardians will aim to sweep a three-game series with a victory over the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardians play the Royals leading series 1-0

The Cleveland Guardians face the Kansas City Royals with a 1-0 series lead

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardians take 5-game losing streak into matchup with the Royals

The Cleveland Guardians aim to end their five-game skid with a victory over the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS