ADALBERTO MONDESI NEWS

Drives in two in win Mondesi went 1-for-4 with a pair of RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 7-2 win over the White Sox.

Impact Making his first start at third base, Mondesi had a solid performance. He didn't make any errors in the field, and his two-run single in the bottom of the third inning was enough for Kansas City to get the win. The 26-year-old has been limited to 12 games this year due to three separate stints on the injured list, but he's provided five home runs, 12 RBI, nine runs scored and three stolen bases while batting .356 in a small sample. He's more of a speed threat than a power option, and he's likely to receive regular rest days to avoid picking up another injury down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Thursday's lineup Mondesi isn't starting Thursday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Mondesi returned to the lineup as the designated hitter Wednesday and went 2-for-5 with a homer, two runs and a stolen base. However, Carlos Santana will serve as the designated hitter while Edward Olivares enters the lineup in right field Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homers, steals base in return Mondesi went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a stolen base and an additional run scored in Wednesday's loss to Cleveland.

Impact Mondesi missed over two months with an oblique injury, and he showed some rust by striking out three times in his return to action. However, the 26-year-old was dynamic when he didn't whiff. He singled in his first at-bat, was advanced to second, stole third and scored on a corresponding throwing error. Mondesi later blasted a 422-foot solo shot to left field for what ended up being the Royals' final run of the game. The oft-injured infielder could be a major factor down the stretch for fantasy managers who have patiently held onto him, particularly given his ability to rack up stolen bases in bunches.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will get look at hot corner Mondesi (oblique), who will serve as the Royals' designated hitter in his return from the 10-day injured list Wednesday against Cleveland, is expected to see most of his starts at...

Impact Nicky Lopez has thrived as Kansas City's everyday shortstop while Mondesi has been on the shelf for the past two-plus months, and manager Mike Matheny isn't keen on moving the former off the position and potentially disrupting his rhythm while he's in the midst of the best run of his MLB career. Considering Mondesi had been an above-average defender at shortstop, he should hold his own while moving to a position that requires less range. For fantasy purposes, the biggest questions for Mondesi are whether he's able to pick up enough starts at the hot corner to gain eligibility at the position heading into 2021, and how frequently he'll run in September after contending with myriad lower-body injuries this season. Given how often he's been banged up this season, counting on Mondesi to deliver another September to remember -- he slashed .356/.408/.667 with six home runs and 16 steals in the final month of 2020 -- may be wishful thinking.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off IL The Royals reinstated Mondesi (oblique) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's game against Cleveland.

Impact The Royals have yet to release their lineup for Wednesday's game, but it's expected to include Mondesi for the first time since June 20. According to Josh Klingler of 610 Sports Kansas City, manager Mike Matheny said Mondesi would be deployed as a designated hitter in his first few games back from the IL before evaluating him for a return to an everyday role in the infield. Mondesi was highly productive in the 10 games he's played this season for the Royals with four home runs, one stolen base and a .361 batting average, but given the multiple lower-body injuries he's experienced with in recent months, he could get more frequent days off and run more conservatively on the bases throughout September.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to return Wednesday Mondesi (oblique) will serve as the designated hitter in Wednesday's game against Cleveland, Josh Klingler of 610 Sports Radio KCSP reports.

Impact Mondesi has been on the injured list since mid-June, but he resumed a rehab assignment Aug. 19. Across six games during his most recent stint in the minors, he went 7-for-22 with two homers, six runs, three stolen bases and two walks. The 26-year-old has missed most of the season due to oblique issues. Although he'll be limited to serving as the designated hitter for now, manager Mike Matheny said the team will monitor Mondesi's health to determine when he'll be able to return to the field.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adalberto Mondesi works out in Kansas City. What his return could mean for Royals Adalberto Mondesi was taking ground balls in a different position before Tuesday’s game.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Resumes rehab assignment Mondesi (oblique) will resume a rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

Impact Mondesi's rehab assignment was paused Sunday after he experienced oblique tightness, and further tests revealed that he's still dealing with scar tissue in his right oblique from an injury earlier in the year. The 26-year-old is expected to take most of his swings from the right side to limit the exertion on his right oblique, but it's encouraging to see him return to game action following a brief shutdown.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with scar tissue Mondesi is dealing with scar tissue in his right oblique, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Mondesi's rehab assignment was shut down due to oblique tightness, and he's apparently dealing with effects from the right oblique issue that he dealt with earlier in the season. The 26-year-old will be able to continue throwing and fielding, and he'll also continue to swing from the right side while backing off his left-handed swings. It's not yet clear when Mondesi will be ready to return to game action.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Royals bring injured Adalberto Mondesi back to Kansas City for further evaluation “Tightness” has forced the Royals to pause Adalberto Mondesi’s rehab assignment.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Pulled from rehab assignment Mondesi experienced oblique tightness during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha and returned to Kansas City to be evaluated, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old joined Omaha in early August for the rehab stint and went 0-for-13 through five games, but he hasn't seen the field since Tuesday due to the oblique tightness. Mondesi landed on the shelf with a strained left oblique June 21, and he was sidelined for the first two months of the season by a strained right oblique. It's unclear which injury he aggravated, but it will push back his recovery timeline regardless. A new timetable for his return should be established once he's reevaluated by the team doctors.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab assignment starting up Mondesi (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact Sidelined since June 20 with a strained left oblique, Mondesi is finally ready to move on to the final phase of his recovery program by taking part in minor-league games. Since Mondesi has already spent time on the shelf with two other lower-half injuries this season (a strained right oblique and a strained left hamstring), the Royals could elect to take it slowly with his rehab assignment. According to Josh Vernier of 610 Sports Kansas City, general manager Dayton Moore hinted Monday that once he returns from the 10-day injured list, Mondesi could be subject to more frequent maintenance days as the Royals aim to preserve him from the long haul. Even if he plays only five or six times per week, Mondesi should remain one of the league's top stolen-base threats, assuming his injuries haven't compromised his speed or aggressiveness on the basepaths.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 3, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

How this season has reshaped the Kansas City Royals' thinking on Adalberto Mondesi General manager Dayton Moore hasn’t given up on shortstop Adalberto Mondesi but said the Royals “can’t obviously count on him as an everyday...

AUGUST 2, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Royals' Dayton Moore on Adalberto Mondesi: 'We can't count on him as everyday player' Adalberto Mondesi has never played more than 102 games in a season in the major leagues.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

GM concerned about durability General manager Dayton Moore acknowledged Monday that the Royals can't realistically count on Mondesi (oblique) to handle an everyday role in 2022 in light of his injury history, J...

Impact Given the overwhelming positivity GMs tend to express about players like Mondesi who are viewed as cornerstone pieces for their franchises, Moore's admission is surprising, and probably a fair assessment at this stage. Residing on the injured list for the third time this season, Mondesi hasn't played since June 20 due to a left oblique strain, after he previously missed action with a right oblique strain and a left hamstring strain. Mondesi also required surgery on his left shoulder in the 2019-20 offseason, but the slew of lower-half injuries he's dealt with in 2021 are probably the greater concern for his long-term outlook, given how reliant his game is on speed. The 26-year-old is said to be progressing from his latest health-related setback, but the Royals haven't established a timeline for him to begin a rehab assignment, much less return from the 10-day IL.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

When will KC Royals' Adalberto Mondesi start a rehab assignment? Here's latest update Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi is recovering from his second oblique injury this season.

JULY 23, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Royals News: Kansas City Gets Good Adalberto Mondesi Injury Update The Kansas City Royals have received good news on the latest Adalberto Mondesi injury update.

JULY 16, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Making progress Mondesi (oblique) is progressing well and has begun swinging, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mondesi has dealt with two oblique strains and one to his hamstring this season, limiting him to just 10 games. He's trending in the right direction again, and the Royals appear pleased with his progress, but it's not clear when exactly the team expects him back on the field.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Royals News: Adalberto Mondesi Injury Update Shows Little Progress in Rehab Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi has spent a lot of time on the injured list this season. In fact, he's been placed on the IL...

JULY 7, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Takes grounders Wednesday Mondesi (oblique) participated in light fielding drills ahead of Wednesday's game against the Reds, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mondesi has been on the injured list with a left oblique strain since June 21, but he's now resumed some baseball activities. The shortstop was able to field grounders during pregame warmups, but he didn't throw during the drills. The 25-year-old still doesn't have a clear timetable to return, but a better idea of his status could come into focus once he's able to ramp up his intensity.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Injury mailbag: Explaining Fernando Tatis' shoulder woes, projecting a return date for Adalberto Mondesi and more Virginia Zakas of Inside Injuries explains Fernando Tatis' recurring shoulder woes, offers a return timeline for Adalberto Mondesi and more.

JUNE 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lewis: What to make of Adalberto Mondesi's latest stint on the Royals injured list The Royals placed shortstop Adalberto Mondesi on the injured list with a left oblique strain on Monday. What does it mean for his future?

JUNE 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

IL move official The Royals placed Mondesi on the 10-day injured list Monday with a strained left oblique.

Impact Though Mondesi isn't dealing with an aggravation of the strained right oblique that sidelined him for nearly two months to begin the season, he'll still be forced to the IL for the third time in 2021 while tending to an injury to his other side. General manager Dayton Moore was unwilling to provide a timeline on Mondesi's return when he met with the media earlier Monday, so the 25-year-old looks like he could be at major risk of spending longer than the minimum amount of time on the shelf. While Mondesi is sidelined again, the Royals are expected to turn to Nicky Lopez to pick up most of the work at shortstop.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely bound for IL Royals general manager Dayton Moore said Monday that Mondesi is dealing with a left oblique injury and will likely be placed on the 10-day injured list prior to the team's series o...

Impact Kansas City will presumably put Mondesi through additional tests before formally deciding on his status, but the speedy shortstop looks like he'll be shut down yet again on account of another lower-half injury. Mondesi has already had two separate stints on the IL due to a strained right oblique and a left hamstring strain, but since the 25-year-old's latest injury is to his left side, he's not dealing with an aggravation of the previous oblique issue that sidelined him for nearly two months. Even so, these kind of injuries often carry volatile timelines, making it difficult to predict when Mondesi might be ready to play again. Nicky Lopez is expected to serve as the primary option at shortstop for the duration of Mondesi's absence.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE