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Sitting again Sunday Fermin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Fermin will sit for the second straight game while Salvador Perez starts behind the plate and Adam Frazier serves as the Royals' designated hitter. The Royals' willingness to deploy Perez at first base or DH on his non-catching days should continue to open up more playing time for Fermin compared to most No. 2 backstops, though Fermin's opportunities have taken a hit while his bat has cooled down of late. Fermin has gone 2-for-14 with a walk and four strikeouts over his last four starts.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Fermin is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the White Sox.

Impact Fermin will head to the bench after he went 1-for-4 with an RBI and two strikeouts in Friday's 7-1 win. Adam Frazier will slot in at designated hitter while Drew Waters enters the lineup in left field and bats seventh versus Chicago.

JULY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to bench Friday Fermin is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Fermin started the previous six games and will receive a day off after he went 7-for-20 with two walks, two RBI and four runs during that span. Adam Frazier will serve as Kansas City's designated hitter Friday.

JULY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gaining foothold in regular lineup Fermin will start at designated hitter and bat sixth in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Cardinals.

Impact Fermin will stick in the lineup for the fifth game in a row, with the 29-year-old having now made three starts at catcher and two at designated hitter. With Michael Massey having been cleared to resume playing at second base after initially being limited to DH duties upon his return from the injured list June 24, the Royals should have a regular spot in the lineup for Fermin, at least while he's producing at the dish. Fermin will take a five-game hitting streak into the doubleheader and is slashing .304/.356/.435 over 177 plate appearances on the season.

JULY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up three hits Fermin went 3-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Rockies.

Impact Fermin has three multi-hit efforts over his last eight games, but that's a span that dates back to June 20. The backup catcher is making the most of his opportunities this year, slashing .303/.355/.439 with four home runs, 19 RBI, 24 runs scored and nine doubles over 169 plate appearances. Fermin's reliability has allowed Salvador Perez to rest or serve as designated hitter regularly. Fermin's playing time had declined while Michael Massey was limited to DH duties, but Massey has been cleared to play the field and should see more time at second base in the second half.

JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Monday Fermin is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Fermin is on the bench for the second day in a row, but his playing time could be on the upswing nonetheless while he's produced a .271/.314/.500 slash line through the first three and a half weeks of June. In addition to filling in at catcher on days that top backstop Salvador Perez gets days off behind the dish, Fermin will factor into the equation at designated hitter, where he had made two of his last three starts.

JUNE 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Freddy Fermin, Bobby Witt Jr. go yard as Royals edge A's Freddy Fermin hit two early home runs, Bobby Witt Jr.broke an eighth-inning tie with one of his own and the Kansas City Royals avoided a thr...

JUNE 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Fermin homers twice, Witt hits go-ahead blast in 8th to send Royals past A's 3-2

Freddy Fermin homered twice and Bobby Witt Jr. hit the go-ahead homer in the eighth inning as the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 3-2 to avoid a three-game sweep

JUNE 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Working behind plate Wednesday Fermin will start at catcher and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Impact He'll be rewarded with his third start in four games after going 4-for-7 with a walk, an RBI and two runs between his previous two turns behind the plate. The Royals will likely continue to make room for Fermin in the lineup when the team opposes left-handed pitching, but his opportunities against right-handers will likely remain more limited while top backstop Salvador Perez is healthy.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Projected as backup catcher Fermin is projected to be the Royals' backup catcher to begin 2024, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Royals recently signed Austin Nola, but he's viewed as an experienced depth option. Fermin has gone 1-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout over two Cactus League games. With Salvador Perez in the latter half of his career, it wouldn't be surprising to see Fermin shoulder more of the workload behind the dish, which could see Perez take more games at first base or designated hitter.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Transferred to 60-day IL Fermin (finger) was transferred to the 60-day injured list from the 10-day IL on Monday.

Impact The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for fellow catcher Tyler Cropley, whose contract was selected from Omaha. Fermin had already been ruled out for the season following surgery last week to repair a fractured left middle finger.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Season over after finger surgery Fermin underwent season-ending surgery Tuesday to repair a fractured left middle finger, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Fermin suffered the injury last Friday on a catcher's interference call. He is certainly done for the season, but the hope is that he will be fully healthy by the time spring training rolls around. It's an unfortunate ending to what has been a nice season for Fermin, who batted .281/.321/.461 with nine home runs over 235 plate appearances in 2023. The 28-year-old has positioned himself to open 2024 as Salvador Perez's backup again, or perhaps even take over as starter if the Royals decide to trade Perez over the winter.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with broken finger Fermin was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured right middle finger Saturday.

Impact The Royals haven't given a timeline for Fermin's return, but given the timing, the injury seemingly has a good chance of being season-ending. If that's the case, Fermin will end the year with a .281/.321/.461 line in 70 games, good for a 107 wRC+. Tyler Cropley was called up to take his place on the roster and provide additional catching depth.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits after four straight starts Fermin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Fermin appeared to be losing out on playing time as August came to a close, but he started each of the past four games behind the plate, going 5-for-15 with a double, a walk, two RBI and a run scored over that stretch. Salvador Perez will be behind the dish Sunday, but the Royals could continue to open up more starts at catcher for Fermin by deploying Perez at either first base or designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Losing out on playing time Fermin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Fermin seems to have moved into more of a part-time role of late, as he'll hit the bench for the third time in seven games while he's slashed a paltry .107/.129/.143 since Aug. 15. With Salvador Perez picking up more playing time behind the dish rather than at first base or designated hitter of late, Matt Beaty has been gaining more traction in the Royals' everyday lineup.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes the bench Tuesday Fermin is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Athletics.=

Impact Fermin will now have started in one game of the past three. Prior to this, he had made four consecutive starts, going 3-for-10. With Nick Pratto still on the injured list, Perez will move back to catcher and Matt Beaty will take a seat for Matt Duffy.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives Sunday off Fermin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Cubs.

Impact Fermin worked behind the plate the previous three games and will receive a day off after going 3-for-10 with a double, a walk and two RBI. Salvador Perez will move back to catcher while Matt Beaty starts at first base.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to bench Wednesday Fermin is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact With Matt Beaty picking up more starts at first base of late, Salvador Perez has been getting playing more frequently behind the dish. Fermin has found himself getting squeezed out of the lineup of late as a result, as he'll now take a seat for the third time in five games. Fermin is still holding down an .847 OPS in August, so he shouldn't be completely phased out of the lineup while he remains one of the Royals' hotter hitters.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in Wednesday's loss Fermin went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Red Sox.

Impact Fermin is 9-for-28 (.321) with three homers, two doubles and five RBI over seven games in August. With Salvador Perez seeing more time at first base, Fermin has been able to carve out a larger role behind the plate. The catcher is slashing a strong .303/.339/.542 with nine long balls, 27 RBI, 22 runs scored, eight doubles and a triple over 166 plate appearances this season, suggesting his recent success is more than a flash in a pan. That said, Fermin has a .342 BABIP on the year, so he's also had a decent share of good luck.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Running hot at plate Fermin went 2-for-4 with a double in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Phillies.

Impact Fermin closed out the weekend with a fourth consecutive two-hit game, and he's now slashing a blistering .388/.404/.714 with four home runs, eight RBI and 11 runs in 13 games since the All-Star break. An injury to Nick Pratto (groin) along with his own hot bat has allowed Fermin to take hold of a regular spot in the lineup alongside veteran catcher Salvador Perez, who has been seeing more time at first base and designated hitter of late. Perez is out of the lineup Monday in Boston due to what appears to be a minor hand injury, so Matt Beaty will fill in at first base while Fermin bats sixth and settles in behind the plate for what will be his fifth consecutive start.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks two homers Saturday Fermin went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Saturday's 9-6 loss to the Phillies.

Impact Fermin continues to sizzle in the second half of the season, with the pair of home runs giving him four since the All-Star break and now bringing his OPS up to 1.107 in the second half. While Nick Pratto (groin) has been on the injured list, the Royals have made room for both Fermin and Salvador Perez in the lineup, with the latter usually occupying Pratto's spot at first base. However, Perez will get a turn behind the dish in Sunday's series finale while Fermin serves as the Royals' designated hitter.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 6, 2023 • MLB.COM

Takes seat Wednesday Fermin is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Impact Fermin will head to the bench after he served as the Royals' starting catcher in four of the past five games. Salvador Perez, who started at first base and designated hitter in the last two contests, will move behind the plate Wednesday.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in Sunday's win Fermin went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Twins.

Impact Fermin blasted a 420 foot shot to left center field off Kenta Maeda in the second inning for his second home run in his last four games. The long ball also extended his hitting streak to a modest six games, a stretch during which he's recorded multi-hit efforts four times. Fermin is now up to a slash line of .299/.346/.504 with 13 extra-base hits, 22 RBI and 16 runs in 137 plate appearances and should continue to see the bulk of his starts behind the dish.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yarbrough's strong start and Fermin's homer help Royals sweep Twins 2-1

Freddy Fermin hit a homer, Maikel Garcia had an RBI double, Ryan Yarbrough gave up one run over seven innings and the Royals completed a sweep of the Twins 2-1

JULY 30, 2023 • Associated Press

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Fermin homers twice, Witt hits go-ahead blast in 8th to send Royals past A's 3-2

Yarbrough's strong start and Fermin's homer help Royals sweep Twins 2-1