PT TODAY: Royals turn to Pratto to jump-start their offense
Apr 29 2023
AMERICAN LEAGUE | Jump to NL
NEWS: Kansas City recalled 1B/OF Nick Pratto from AAA-Omaha and optioned C Freddy Fermín to AAA-Omaha
IMPACT: Medium
BHQ SPIN: Pratto started at first base on Friday, moving Vinnie Pasquantino to the designated hitter spot, and is likely to see significant playing time against right-handed starters both at first base and in the corner outfield. For now, we've given Pratto a 20% increase in projected playing time while giving 10% decreases to Franmil Reyes and Jackie Bradley Jr. Both Reyes (.200/.246/.309 in 59 PA) and Bradley Jr. (.125/.222/.150 in 44 PA) have struggled mightily this season and are likely to see less playing time in the coming weeks given the presence of Pratto. With the impending...
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