Edward Olivares Stats

The Kansas City Royals reinstated outfielder Edward Olivares (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned infielder/outfielder Samad Taylor to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Olivares is back with the Royals for the first time since July 7 when he strained his left oblique. He's right back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal, serving as the designated hitter and batting seventh in the lineup. The 27-year-old should see semi-regular playing time for the lowly Royals now that he's back between DH duties and left field. He's returning to a .242/.296/.410 slash line with six home runs, 12 doubles, four triples, 15 RBI, eight stolen bases and 30 runs scored in 67 games.

4 months ago

Kansas City Royals outfielder Edward Olivares (oblique) is likely to return from the 10-day injured list at some point this week. Olivares can come off the injured list as early as Tuesday after missing a good chunk of the season so far with a left-oblique strain. The 27-year-old Venezuelan will return to a .242/.296/.410 slash line with a career-high six home runs, 12 doubles, four triples, 15 RBI, eight stolen bases and 30 runs scored in 67 games over his 247 plate appearances. For a rebuilding Royals club, Olivares should see plenty of playing time, making him worth a pickup in AL-only leagues if he's available on the waiver wire.

4 months ago

The Kansas City Royals placed outfielder Edward Olivares (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday (retroactive to July 8) with a mild left-oblique strain. In corresponding moves, the Royals also reinstated left-hander Ryan Yarbrough from the injured list, recalled infielder/outfielder Samad Taylor from Triple-A Omaha and designated left-hander Amir Garrett for assignment. With Olivares' injury being mild, there's a chance he'll be able to return early in the second half of the season when eligible on July 18. The 27-year-old finishes the first half of the 2023 season with a .242/.296/.410 slash line with six home runs, 12 doubles, four triples, 15 RBI, eight stolen bases and 30 runs scored in 67 games played.

4 months ago