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Kansas City Royals
Latest Kansas City Royals analysisFantasy baseball players in the newsThe latest news, rumors and injury updates on key fantasy baseball players. Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market: Jedd Gyorko, Jarrod Parker, more Roto, H2H owners strike it rich with Jedd Gyorko, but how about the others? Tim Heaney has a couple of good ones for you to pick up. Fantasy baseball players in the news The latest news, rumors and injury updates on key fantasy baseball players. Fantasy baseball players in the news The latest news, rumors and injury updates on key fantasy baseball players. Fantasy baseball players in the news The latest news, rumors and injury updates on key fantasy baseball players. Kansas City Royals news, rumors and injuriesFri, 24 May 2013 10:06:30 -0700 Kansas City Royals SP Danny Duffy (elbow) is slated to work his first rehab start on Sunday, May 26, for Double-A Northwest Arkansas. He's lined up to throw 60 pitches. Fantasy Tip: Though control problems have plagued him and likely will as he works back into form, he's an attractive stash in deep-mixed setups. Share: Royals | Jarrod Dyson update Fri, 24 May 2013 09:52:16 -0700 Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost said OF Jarrod Dyson (ankle) is probably "at least three weeks" away from rejoining the Royals following his high-ankle sprain. Fantasy Tip: This will allow Jeff Francoeur -- and on some days, David Lough -- to sustain AL-only-centric at-bats. Share: Royals | Salvador Perez in lineup Thu, 23 May 2013 13:26:56 -0700 Kansas City Royals C Salvador Perez (hip) is in the starting lineup Thursday, May 23. Share: Royals | Kelvin Herrera demoted Thu, 23 May 2013 13:21:39 -0700 Kansas City Royals RP Kelvin Herrera was optioned to Triple-A Omaha Thursday, May 23, and RP Louis Coleman was recalled in a corresponding move. Fantasy Tip: Herrera has struggled mightily this season, and he's been hurt by the long ball (eight homers in 20 1/3 innings). Expect Herrera to come back up when the team thinks he's ready. In the meantime, Aaron Crow, Tim Collins and Luke Hochevar could mix and match in eighth-inning setup duties to Greg Holland. None of the trio are worth a handcuff to Holland unless you're in a really deep AL league. Share: Royals | Mike Moustakas simplifies approach Wed, 22 May 2013 16:48:20 -0700 Kansas City Royals 3B Mike Moustakas broke out of an 0-for-18 slump with an RBI single Tuesday, May 21. Even though Moustakas is hitting .180 through 39 games, manager Ned Yost sees growth in the youngster. "Last year, when he struggled," Yost said, "I mean, he was a mess. There were times when you'd have to sit him for a 'mental day.' This year, he's been in a great frame of mind." Moustakas' latest struggles made him realize that he needs to simplify his approach. He had been trying to work on mechanical adjustments too much instead of trusting in his abilities. Fantasy Tip: Benching Moustakas on your fantasy squad is probably the smartest thing to do right now if you're in a league too deep to resort to dropping him. The good news is that Yost remains fully committed to Moose, so sending him down to the minors isn't an option just yet. Share: Royals | Chris Getz getting shot at leadoff spot Wed, 22 May 2013 16:37:46 -0700 Kansas City Royals 2B Chris Getz is getting a shot at the leadoff spot since he's started to swing the bat better recently. He's gone 2-for-5 with a walk in his last two starts after previously going 4-for-46. SS Alcides Escobar (three games), OF Jarrod Dyson (three games), OF Lorenzo Cain (three games) and OF David Lough (three games) were all tried in the top spot. Fantasy Tip: Maybe this keeps Getz going after he picked it up in the last couple of games. If he can peform well in the top spot, it'll help his chances of convincing Ned Yost that he belongs in the lineup on a daily basis, along with the fact that Yost has had trouble finding suitable leadoff hitters. Getz is mainly middle infield insurance in cavernous mixed leagues. Share: Royals | Salvador Perez out Wed, 22 May 2013 14:11:46 -0700 Kansas City Royals C Salvador Perez (hip) remains out Wednesday, May 22, but is "real likely" to start Thursday, May 23. Share: Royals | Salvador Perez injury update Wed, 22 May 2013 00:52:58 -0700 Updating previous items, Kansas City Royals C Salvador Perez (hip) was out of the lineup Tuesday, May 21, a night after bruising his right hip crashing into a railing chasing a foul ball. An MRI revealed no damage and he hopes to play on Wednesday, May 22. Share: Royals | Mike Moustakas snaps hitless slump Wed, 22 May 2013 00:50:13 -0700 Kansas City Royals 3B Mike Moustakas broke an 0-for-18 slump at the plate with a base hit Tuesday, May 21. His RBI single was part of a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros. Share: Royals | Bubba Starling back in action Tue, 21 May 2013 17:04:31 -0700 Kansas City Royals OF Bubba Starling (eyes) is back in the lineup for Single-A Lexington after missing seven days after undergoing Lasik surgery. Starling is hitting .221 with four home runs and 18 RBIs in 36 games with Lexington. Fantasy Tip: Starling, one of the club's top prospects, has a long way to go before being considered for a promotion to the top minor league levels. There's a very remote chance he makes an impact at the big league level this season. Share: Royals | Alcides Escobar slumping Tue, 21 May 2013 17:03:25 -0700 Kansas City Royals SS Alcides Escobar was out of the lineup in favor of 2B Elliot Johnson Tuesday, May 21. He is down to .249 after getting only 10 hits in his last 62 at-bats. "He's just in a funk right now," manager Ned Yost said. "So we'll give him a day, and maybe two, just to take it easy. He might be in there (Wednesday). I don't know. He just needs to catch his breath a little bit." Fantasy Tip: Escobar is the team's starting shortstop, and Johnson doesn't have much chance of stealing his full-time job. For now, sit Escobar on your bench if you have a better option for shortstop duties. Share: Royals | Salvador Perez has thigh bruise Tue, 21 May 2013 13:18:15 -0700 Kansas City Royals C Salvador Perez (thigh) has a deep right thigh bruise and won't start Tuesday, May 21, but is available if necessary. Fantasy Tip: It looks like his injury is a day-to-day thing right now, but make plans for a backup catcher if this thing lingers this week. Share: Royals | Changing it up in the eighth Mon, 20 May 2013 16:53:22 -0700 Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost said he's looking to "mix and match" different relievers in the eighth inning to give RP Kelvin Herrera a chance to pitch in lower-leverage situations. RPs Aaron Crow, Tim Collins, Luke Hochevar or even Bruce Chen could become the primary setup man to RP Greg Holland while Herrera works on some things. Herrera allowed a game-winning homer Sunday, May 19, and it was his eighth homer allowed in his last 14 innings. Fantasy Tip: There's no telling who might emerge as the new eighth-inning setup man, or if Herrera will get the job back rather quickly. Herrera can be dropped now in most leagues as Holland's primary handcuff while he works out his problems in allowing the long ball. Share: Royals | SPs going much deeper into games Sat, 18 May 2013 19:11:38 -0700 Kansas City Royals SP James Shields pitched eight innings Friday, May 17, against the Oakland Athletics. It was the eighth time this season a Royals starter has pitched at least eight innings, which already matches the club's entire total from last season. Shields has five of those outings. Share: Royals | Plan to stick with Mike Moustakas Sat, 18 May 2013 19:10:45 -0700 Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost said Saturday, May 18, that he plans to stick with the struggling 3B Mike Moustakas. "The kid is going to be fine," Yost said. "Yes, he's fighting it right now. They're all fighting it. They want success. They want to bring a championship to Kansas City. At times, the desire to win overwhelms them." Fantasy Tip: Moustakas carried a .189 average into the game Saturday against the Oakland Athletics. At this point, he is only worth using as a corner infielder or utility/designated hitter in deeper AL-only fantasy leagues until he starts to hit with some consistency. Share:  |
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