HUNTER RENFROE NEWS

Taking seat Saturday Renfroe isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Detroit.

Impact Renfroe is slashing just .130/.231/.152 on the season and has seen his playing time diminish recently as a result. He'll step aside again Saturday so Maikel Garcia can start in right field while Michael Massey covers second base, putting Salvador Perez at DH and Freddy Fermin behind the plate.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again versus righty Renfroe is not in the lineup for Thursday's tilt in Detroit.

Impact Renfroe has now started only three of the last nine games against right-handed pitching and not started consecutive contests over that span. Cavan Biggio will patrol right field and hit seventh for Kansas City.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Wednesday Renfroe is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Renfroe is out of the lineup against a right-hander for the third time in four games after an 0-for-3 performance in Tuesday's 4-2 loss brought his season-long batting line down to .119/.213/.143 over 47 plate appearances. While Renfroe continues to languish, the Royals will likely continue to give opportunities to Cavan Biggio and Drew Waters in right field as they look to see whether either player can offer more of a boost to the offense.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Getting night off Renfroe is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Renfroe cracked the starting nine in eight of the Royals' first 10 contests, but his hold on a near-everyday role could be slipping. He hasn't started consecutive games since April 6 and 7 while he's gotten off to a miserable start to the season, as he's slashing just .128/.209/.154 with a 27.9 percent strikeout rate over 43 plate appearances. Cavan Biggio will replace Renfroe in right field Monday.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Renfroe isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Renfroe has gotten off to a poor start this season, slashing just .143/.231/.171 across 39 plate appearances through 11 games. He'll get another day off to regroup Saturday, and his absence will open up a spot in the lineup for Cavan Biggio to start at first base while batting sixth.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Arias dazzles in the field, powers clutch homer in Guardians' win CLEVELAND -- Guardians second baseman Gabriel Arias paused briefly at home plate in the fourth inning on Friday, as he watched the fly ball...

APRIL 12 • MLB.COM

Absent from lineup Renfroe is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Twins.

Impact It's a routine day off for Renfroe, who is sporting a lowly .416 OPS across his first 10 games of the season. The Royals are going with Cavan Biggio in right field and in the fifth spot in the lineup for Thursday's series finale.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday Renfroe is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.

Impact Renfroe started eight of Kansas City's first 10 games of the season but has gone 5-for-29 with three walks, a double and nine strikeouts in 32 plate appearances. MJ Melendez will shift to right field while Mark Canha receives a start in left.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting on Friday Renfroe is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles.

Impact The 33-year-old right fielder is off to a slow start and will be available off the bench for Friday's series opener, as Cavan Biggio is in the lineup at designate hitter with MJ Melendez in right field. Renfroe is 2-for-18 at the plate with one double, three RBI, three walks and four strikeouts through five games.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Bubic sparkles in his first start since April 2023 as Royals trounce Brewers 11-1

Kris Bubic struck out eight in six shutout innings in his first start in nearly two years, and the Kansas City Royals spoiled Milwaukee’s home opener with an 11-1 victory over the...

MARCH 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bibee throws shutout ball into the seventh inning as Guardians defeat Royals 6-2

Tanner Bibee pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning, Kyle Mazardo hit a two-run homer and Gabriel Arias and Daniel Schneemann added solo shots as the Cleveland Guardians beat...

MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Idle Saturday Renfroe is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Renfroe went 0-for-4 with a strikeout on Opening Day and will now step out of the lineup Saturday. His absence will open up a spot in the lineup for Cavan Biggio to bat eighth while covering first base.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

AL Central Preview: Four solid teams, and then the White Sox

The American League Central was a surprisingly strong division last season, with four teams finishing above

MARCH 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Feeling good despite slow spring Renfroe is hitting just .188 (3-for-16) with a home run this spring, but says he return to full health has been his priority after a back inujry, a broken left toe and right hamstr...

Impact Renfoe had a disappointing 2024 season by hitting just .229 with 15 home runs and a .689 OPS. His performance this spring isn't inspiring confidence that he'll have a bounceback season, but he appears set for an everyday role in right field.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

It's a boy! And a girl! Kansas City Royals add two new babies to their 2025 roster Outfielder Hunter Renfroe and pitcher John Schreiber, former Boston Red Sox teammates, both welcomed babies in recent days.

MARCH 8 • KANSASCITY.COM

Royals' Renfroe, Stratton pick up player options; Wright reinstated from 60-day injured list

Royals outfielder Hunter Renfroe and reliever Chris Stratton have picked up their player options

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sticking with Royals Renfroe exercised his player option worth $7.6 million for the 2025 season, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Renfroe began the season as the starting right fielder for the Royals, though his role shrunk after the acquisition of Tommy Pham. His primary shortcoming was a lack of power, as he posted a career-low .163 ISO across 424 plate appearances. Pham is entering free agency, which could give Renfroe a shot to start again entering 2025.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Game 1 lineup Renfroe is not in the lineup for Tuesday's Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series versus the Orioles.

Impact Renfroe started eight of the final 12 games of the regular season in right field (five against lefties, three versus righties). However, with Vinnie Pasquantino back in action and limited to designated hitter duties, the Royals are going with Tommy Pham in right field for Game 1 versus righty Corbin Burnes.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches 15-homer mark Renfroe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-2 win over Atlanta.

Impact Renfroe has homered in two of his last three games, giving him 15 long balls on the year. It's his lowest power output in any season in which he's played at least 100 games. The veteran outfielder has added 52 RBI, 44 runs scored, one stolen base, 18 doubles and a .229/.297/.392 slash line over 120 contests. He enters the postseason in a timeshare with Tommy Pham and Adam Frazier for playing time in right field.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lifts 14th homer Renfroe went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Nationals.

Impact Renfroe tied the game at 1-1 with his second-inning blast. The veteran outfielder has gone 8-for-44 (.182) with two homers and four RBI over 14 games since he returned from a hamstring injury. He's now at a .230/.300/.389 slash line with 14 homers, 51 RBI, 43 runs scored, one stolen base and 18 doubles through 118 contests. With Tommy Pham and Adam Frazier also in the mix for playing time in right field, Renfroe is likely to remain in a part-time role to close out the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Frazier's pinch-hit, 2-run single lifts the Royals to a series sweep of the Nationals

The Kansas City Royals completed a series sweep with a 7-4 victory over the Washington Nationals

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench again Renfroe is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants.

Impact Renfroe will sit for a second straight contest, with Adam Frazier filling right field Saturday. Renfroe has one hit in his last 16 at-bats and is slashing .232/.303/.387 on the year.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Renfroe is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants.

Impact Renfroe started the previous three games but will sit Friday amid a 1-for-16 slump. Adam Frazier will shift to right field while Maikel Garcia starts at the hot corner.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Losing work Renfroe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Renfroe will hit the bench for the third time in four matchups with a right-handed starting pitcher (Jared Jones). The 32-year-old is slashing a modest .237/.308/.397 over 393 plate appearances on the season and looks like he could have to settle for a part-time role down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Renfroe isn't in Kansas City's lineup Saturday versus the Pirates.

Impact Renfroe will get a breather Saturday after going 0-for-4 in Friday's victory, snapping a four-game hitting streak that began when he returned from the injured list. While he sits, Adam Frazier will patrol right field while Tommy Pham serves as the DH.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE