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Gets aboard three times Saturday Waters went 2-for-6 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored over both games of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Rays.

Impact Waters went 2-for-10 with six strikeouts over the four games leading into the All-Star break, but he was a bit more productive in the Royals' return to action. The outfielder has hit .322 over his last 18 contests and is at a .244/.300/.353 slash line with three home runs, four steals, 12 RBI and 16 runs scored through 39 games overall. He should continue to see plenty of playing time between right field and center field.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Sunday Waters is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Nicky Lopez will pick up a rare start in the outfield while Waters moves to the bench for the series finale in Cleveland. Waters had started in each of Kansas City's last four games, going 3-for-13 with no walks and seven strikeouts. He's now striking out at a 37 percent clip since returning from the injured list in late May and joining the Royals.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steals in consecutive games Waters went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 9-3 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Waters is up to three steals this season, and all of them have come over his last eight games. He's gone 11-for-30 (.367) in that span, lifting his season batting average to .233 -- the young outfielder appears to be rounding into form after missing the first two months of the campaign with an oblique injury. He's added three home runs, eight RBI, 12 runs scored and three doubles over 97 plate appearances while holding down a starting role in the outfield.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs second steal Waters went 2-for-4 with a a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Guardians.

Impact Waters stole 18 bases across all levels of baseball in 2022, but he has just four steals between Triple-A and the majors this year. The outfielder is just 2-for-5 on the basepaths for the Royals this season, so it's possible he doesn't have a green light to run at will. He's at least been better at the plate over the last week, logging five multi-hit efforts in his last seven games. The 24-year-old is slashing .233/.290/.372 with three home runs, eight RBI and 11 runs scored over 93 plate appearances this season. Waters saw the majority of his time in center field initially, but he's shifted over to right more often with Kyle Isbel back from a hamstring injury.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks third homer Waters went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 9-4 win over the Rays.

Impact Waters has strung together a trio of multi-hit efforts, and he's managed two homers and four RBI in that span. The outfielder's only other two-hit game this year was in his season debut May 26. He's slashing .222/.282/.361 with three homers, eight RBI, nine runs scored and a stolen base through 78 plate appearances. Even with the slow start to his campaign, he's retained a near-everyday role in center field.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts big all-around performance Waters went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and a stolen base in a 6-5 victory versus the Rays on Thursday.

Impact Waters knocked in half of KC's runs in the win, notching a solo homer in the seventh inning and a two-run single in the eighth. The three RBI matched his total amount over his previous 15 games combined, and the long ball was his first since June 2. This was just the second multi-hit game of the campaign for Waters, who has struggled to a .188/.257/.297 slash line over 70 plate appearances.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Waters turns in stellar performance in Kansas City Royals' victory over the Rays Drew Waters was hoping to break out of his recent slump. He did just that on Thursday ... and helped the Kansas City Royals defeat the Rays.

JUNE 23, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Day off Wednesday Waters will sit Wednesday versus the Tigers, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Waters will get a breather after he went 2-for-16 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored while starting the last five games. Dairon Blanco will slide over to center field while Samad Taylor enters the lineup in left field and bats seventh in the series finale with Detroit.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Wednesday Water will sit Wednesday versus the Reds, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Waters will get a breather after he went 1-for-6 with a run scored and a walk while striking out twice in the first two games of the series with Cincinnati. Dairon Blanco will take over in center field and bat ninth in the series finale Wednesday.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bobby Witt Jr. hits milestone & Drew Waters has web gem, but Kansas City Royals fall Bobby Witt Jr. reached another milestone for the Kansas City Royals, while Drew Waters made one of the best plays of his young career.

JUNE 10, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Out Wednesday vs. Marlins Waters is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Marlins.

Impact Waters will get a day off Wednesday after starting in six of the Royals' last seven games. Veteran Jackie Bradley will enter the lineup in center field while Waters gets a day off.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Sunday Waters is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Waters will get a breather for Sunday's finale against Colorado after going 2-for-6 with a homer in the first two contests against the Rockies. Jackie Bradley will patrol center field and hit ninth while Waters rests.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first homer of season Waters went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Rockies.

Impact Waters hit his first homer in six games since returning from an oblique injury. The 24-year-old outfielder is batting just .211 (4-for-19) with nine strikeouts and no walks, so it appears he still needs some time to adjust to major-league pitching. For now, it seems like the Royals are happy to let him learn on the fly, though a prolonged slump could see him optioned to Triple-A Omaha. Waters will likely continue to start over Jackie Bradley in center field.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Sunday Waters is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Waters will take a seat for Sunday's finale against Washington after starting the first two games of the series. Jackie Bradley will get the start in center and bat ninth against MacKenzie Gore and the Nationals.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two hits, two runs in season debut Waters went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in Friday's 12-10 loss to the Nationals.

Impact Waters missed nearly two full months to begin the season due to a severe oblique strain. He made a solid impact from the No. 9 spot in the order, though he also struck out twice. He struck out at a 37 percent clip in a 32-game sample last year, so he'll need to get that under control to minimize the batting average risk. Waters slashed .240/.324/.479 in 2022 -- there's enough power here to be of interest in fantasy, particularly if he runs with a starting role in center field.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated for season debut Waters was activated from the 10-day injured list by the Royals on Friday.

Impact Waters has been out all season following a severe oblique strain suffered in late February and also a back issue earlier this month. He's ready to roll now, though, after putting up a robust .327/.397/.635 batting line with two home runs and two stolen bases over 13 rehab games with Triple-A Omaha. Waters is starting in center field Friday and is a good bet to see the lion's share of playing time there at least until Kyle Isbel (hamstring) returns and perhaps longer. The 24-year-old is worth picking up in deeper roto leagues.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Excelling on rehab assignment Waters (oblique) has played in 13 games during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha and has slashed .327/.397/.635 with two home runs and two stolen bases across 58 plate appea...

Impact Waters began the assignment May 9 and is thus nearing the end of the maximum 20-day rehab window afforded to all position players who reside on the major-league injured list. Given how well he's performed in addition to the lack of production that the Royals have received this season from the likes of Edward Olivares (.689 OPS), Jackie Bradley (.438 OPS) and the injured Kyle Isbel (.602 OPS), Waters could get a look in an everyday role in the outfield once he's activated from the 10-day IL, likely within the next few days. Waters' high strikeout rate in the majors a season ago will make him a batting-average risk, but the combination of power and speed that he offers is enough to make him a worthy speculative pickup in deeper mixed leagues.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for rehab assignment Waters (oblique/back) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Waters had initially been in line to start a rehab assignment last week but was held up when his back tightened up. He's apparently over that now and will look to shake off some rust as he sees his first game action since suffering an oblique strain back in late February. Given the long layoff, Waters figures to need a good number of plate appearances with Omaha before he's activated.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated for back tightness Waters (oblique) felt lower back tightness on a swing during a swing over the weekend, and is staying at the Royals' spring training facility in Arizona to be evaluated, Anne Roger...

Impact Waters was scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha this weekend, but that has understandably been paused. The outfielder could still begin action in the International League if things come back clear in the evaluation, but it now seems unlikely he'll be able to return for the Royals until the middle of May.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting rehab assignment Waters (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact It's been a long road back from a severe oblique strain for Waters, but he's finally ready for game action. Because he missed all of spring training, he figures to need a good number of plate appearances on his rehab assignment before being activated. When Waters does return, he should be given a shot at everyday playing time or close to it.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for rehab assignment Royals general manager J.J. Picollo said Sunday that Waters (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha during the upcoming week, Josh Vernier of 610 Sports Kansas Ci...

Impact Waters has been on the mend from a left oblique strain since late February, so he'll likely require at least a week's worth of games at Omaha to get his timing back at the plate before the Royals are comfortable bringing him back from the 10-day injured list. The 7-21 Royals entered play Sunday having scored the second-fewest runs in the majors, so it wouldn't be surprising if Waters got a look in a near-everyday role once he's formally activated.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing live action Waters (oblique) is expected to see playing time in spring games later this week, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Waters was placed on the 10-day injured list at the end of March due to a left oblique strain, and he's nearing live action in extended spring games. Rogers notes that he's on his own spring training progression, which likely means he'll need some time to ramp up before being activated, especially after missing the majority of spring training.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 10-day IL Waters (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Waters was always expected to miss the first part of the season while recovering from an oblique strain suffered early in camp. Once he's healthy, the switch hitting 24-year-old should contend for a starting spot in the outfield.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Going through defensive drills Waters (oblique) will participate in team defensive drills Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Waters has not yet been cleared to swing a bat, but he's making progress with his left oblique strain. The former Atlanta prospect might have been the Royals' Opening Day center fielder had he been healthy, but he's expected to be sidelined for at least the first few weeks of the season.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out six weeks with oblique strain Waters will be sidelined for six weeks after being diagnosed with a left oblique strain, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Waters suffered the injury a few days ago and tests confirmed that he has a strain. He had been slated to compete for the Opening Day center field job, but now Kyle Isbel is in the driver's seat for that assignment. It should open up more corner outfield chances for Nate Eaton, Edward Olivares and Samad Taylor.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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