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Taking seat versus lefty Caglianone is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Impact After a stretch of four consecutive starts, the left-handed-hitting Caglianone will exit the lineup Sunday while the Yankees send a southpaw (Ryan Weathers) to the bump. Starling Marte will take Caglianone's spot in right field and will bat sixth.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Royals try to end 7-game road losing streak, play the Yankees

The Kansas City Royals will try to break their seven-game road losing streak in a matchup with the New York Yankees

16 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Cody Bellinger homers twice and drives in five as the Yankees rout the struggling Royals 13-4

Cody Bellinger hit a pair of two-run homers, drove in five runs and the New York Yankees rolled to a 13-4 rout of the Kansas City Royals

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Royals aim to break road losing streak, face the Yankees

The Kansas City Royals will look to break their six-game road slide in a matchup with the New York Yankees

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Royals take on the Tigers looking to stop road skid

The Kansas City Royals will attempt to break their four-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Detroit Tigers

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Reaches safely four times Caglianone went 3-for-3 with a triple and a walk in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Tigers.

Impact Caglianone snapped out of a recent slump with his best game in weeks, reaching base in all four plate appearances. The outfielder ripped a 113.5 mph triple to lead off the third inning for Kansas City's first baserunner of the day, before drawing a walk in the fifth and being stranded at third. He added singles in both the seventh and ninth to keep the tying run aboard late. Entering Wednesday, the former sixth-overall pick had gone just 3-for-27 (.111) with a 2:12 BB:K over his previous eight games but with the breakout performance, Caglianone is now batting a very respectable .275 with a .754 OPS on the season

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wenceel Pérez hits an 8th-inning homer as Tigers beat Royals 2-1 for 5th straight win

Wenceel Pérez hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 2-1

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Anthony Kay earns first MLB win since 2021 as White Sox shut out Royals 2-0

Anthony Kay allowed three hits in 5 2/3 innings to pick up his first major league victory since July 2021 as the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Exiting starting nine Wednesday Caglianone is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Caglianone was included in the lineup the last time the Royals faced a lefty starter (Milwaukee's Kyle Harrison) on Sunday, but the 23-year-old will head to the bench for the series finale in Cleveland while southpaw Joey Cantillo takes the hill for Cleveland. Caglianone will give up his usual spot in right field to Starling Marte, who will bat eighth.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Taj Bradley tosses 6 shutout innings, Minnesota homers 3 times in the 9th in a 5-1 win over KC

Taj Bradley pitched six innings of five-hit ball while Matt Wallner, Kody Clemens and Josh Bell each hit solo shots in the ninth, helping the Twins to a 5-1 victory over the Royals

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Royals' Jac Caglianone offers feel-good gesture to unsung heroes of Kansas City organization | Sporting News This is a great gesture.

APRIL 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Scores three times in big win Caglianone went 3-for-4 with a double and three runs scored in Wednesday's 13-9 win over the Twins.

Impact Caglianone has logged multiple hits in two of five games so far. The outfielder has added two doubles, one walk and four strikeouts over 15 plate appearances so far. The 23-year-old struggled to a .157/.237/.295 slash line with seven home runs, 18 RBI, 19 runs scored and a stolen base over 62 contests in 2025 in his first taste of major-league action. He has some work to do to prove he's taken a step up from last year, but aside from the strikeout problem, he's on the right track for improvement. Caglianone is filling a strong-side platoon role in right field.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan India hits grand slam and Kyle Isbel goes 4 for 4 as Royals outslug Twins 13-9 in rain

Jonathan India hit a grand slam and drove in five runs, powering the Kansas City Royals to a 13-9 victory over Joe Ryan and the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Dominic Smith hits walk-off grand slam as Braves rally past Royals 6-2

Dominic Smith hit a walk-off grand slam and the Atlanta Braves stunned the Kansas City Royals with a six-run ninth inning in a 6-2 victory on Saturday night

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Idle against southpaw Caglianone isn't part of the starting lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta.

Impact The lefty-hitting Caglianone will dodge a matchup with Chris Sale on Friday, allowing Starling Marte to draw the start in right field. Caglianone and Marte are expected to platoon to begin the season, but Caglianone could earn looks against left-handed pitching with a strong start.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

AL Central Preview: Tigers open as favorites while the White Sox try to climb out of the basement

The Detroit Tigers and two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal have their sights set on winning the AL Central for the first time since 2014

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Closes strong WBC with Italy Caglianone went 4-for-14 with a double, a home run, four RBI, a stolen base and five walks across five games for Italy in the World Baseball Classic.

Impact Caglianone got off to a hot start in Cactus League play and carried that momentum into the WBC, highlighted by a two-run blast against the United States on March 10 in pool play. He flashed his exciting power while also showing solid plate discipline, drawing five walks. After a disappointing rookie campaign in which the 23-year-old hit .157/.237/.295 with six doubles, seven homers and 18 RBI across 62 big-league appearances, the Royals wanted him to earn his spot in the lineup. With his strong spring showing, Caglianone figures to see consistent playing time in right field, though the 2024 first-round pick could sit in favor of Starling Marte against left-handed pitching.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Three things to watch in the last week of a full Royals camp SURPRISE, Ariz – The Royals clubhouse looked a little more normal Wednesday afternoon. Vinnie Pasquantino was wandering around. Jac Cagliano...

MARCH 19 • MLB.COM

New Kauffman Stadium dimensions could unlock a Jac Caglianone explosion | Sporting News Don't sleep on the Royals' young outfielder this season.

MARCH 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

2026 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitter of the Year Revealed Discover why Jac Caglianone is emerging as the leading candidate for 2026 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitter of the Year.

MARCH 16 • SI.COM

He had a .532 OPS as a rookie. But this Team Italy masher looks ready to break out A .532 OPS in your rookie season tends to lower expectations, even for one of baseball’s top prospects. But Jac Caglianone has reset them in...

MARCH 16 • MLB.COM

What's Behind Italy's WBC Success? Inside Vinnie Pasquantino's Recruiting Push

Italy's historic run at the World Baseball Classic started with Pasquantino's recruiting help, including some DM's over Thanksgiving last ye...

MARCH 12 • FOX SPORTS

What's Behind Italy's WBC Success? Inside Vinnie Pasquantino's Recruiting Push

'Fuhgeddaboudit!' A Caglianone card perfect for the paisan in your life Team Italy pulled off perhaps the greatest victory in the country's baseball history over the juggernaut Team USA on Tuesday night at the Wo...

MARCH 11 • MLB.COM

4 Takeaways from Italy's Stunning World Baseball Classic Upset Over Team USA

Italy pulled off one of the WBC's biggest ever upsets. Four takeaways from the USA's shocking loss.

MARCH 11 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways from Italy's Stunning World Baseball Classic Upset Over Team USA

After Beating Mexico, USA Isn't Looking Past Unbeaten Italy At WBC

Italy has been impressive at the WBC, which is why Team USA can't afford to trip up in Tuesday's Pool B finale.

MARCH 10 • FOX SPORTS

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