PT TODAY: Olivares gets chance in Royals outfield

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Royals | Edward Olivares called up
Kansas City Royals OF Edward Olivares was recalled from Class AAA Omaha Sunday, May 30. The team also optioned RHP Carlos Hernández to Class AAA Omaha.   Source: MLB.com
 
BHQ take: Ryan O'Hearn has been demoted and slumping but-not-yet-IL'd Jorge Soler (.178/.257/.314 with 4 HR through 169 AB) is dealing with a groin injury, giving Olivares a legit opportunity to seize some playing time. The 25-year-old Olivares has good across-the-board tools and was mashing at AAA-Omaha (.395/.473/.654 with 5 HR, 11/13 BB/K and a 7/1 SB/CS through 81 AB). But he posted a .642 OPS in 96...

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