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Nathan Lukes homers and Blue Jays end Royals' 9-game winning streak with 3-0 victory

Seven Toronto pitchers combined on a six-hitter, Nathan Lukes hit a three-run homer and the Blue Jays beat the Royals 3-0 on Wednesday night, ending Kansas City’s nine-game winning...

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Lugo works 5 innings, Royals beat Blue Jays 5-3 to extend winning streak to 9 games

Salvador Perez drove in two runs, Seth Lugo gave up one run in five innings, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 to extend their winning streak to nine games

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Active in Sunday's win Rave went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, two additional runs scored, two steals and a walk in Sunday's 11-7 win over the Tigers.

Impact Rave was a notable contributor in the win, blasting a two-run homer in the fifth inning and swiping two bags for the first time in his career. On the year, the 28-year-old is hitting .215/.282/.462 with three homers, seven RBI, 13 runs and four stolen bases across 73 big-league plate appearances. Should Jac Caglianone (ankle) remain sidelined and require a stint on the injured list, Rave figures to see an uptick in playing time in right field.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Loftin and Rave HRs, Isbel's 3 RBIs help Royals win 8th straight game, 11-7 over Tigers

Nick Loftin and John Rave homered, Kyle Isbel drove in three runs and the Kansas City Royals extended their winning streak to eight games with an 11-7 victory over the Detroit Tige...

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 20 • DEADSPIN.COM

Go-ahead three-RBI double in win Rave went 1-for-3 with a double and three RBI in the 9-7 win Wednesday over the Athletics.

Impact Rave came into the game in the fifth inning as a pinch-hitter for Jac Caglianone, who left the game with right ankle soreness. In the eighth inning, he hit a bases-clearing double off of Drew Rom to give the Royals an 8-5 lead. The 28-year-old was expected to see a decrease in playing time due to the return of Vinnie Pasquantino (wrist) moving Caglianone back to right field. Kansas City is uncertain if Caglianone will even be out for the series finale, so the injury is not expected to long-term and Rave will presumably go back to a back-up role.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

John Rave hits bases-clearing double in 7-run 8th and Royals beat Athletics 9-7

John Rave hit a tiebreaking, bases-clearing double during a seven-run eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Athletics 9-7

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Likely to lose playing time Rave is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Rave has been playing fairly regularly since being recalled from Triple-A Omaha on July 29, but he'll likely see more limited opportunities moving forward after the Royals reinstated Vinnie Pasquantino (wrist) from the 10-day injured list Monday. With Pasquantino stepping back in as the Royals' everyday first baseman, Jac Caglianone is expected to displace Rave in the strong side of a platoon in right field.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Sunday Rave is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Impact He'll head to the bench for the second time in the series while the Royals roll out an outfield of Starling Marte, Kyle Isbel and Jac Caglianone from left to right. Rave has started in eight of the Royals' last 10 games overall and maintains an .846 OPS during that stretch, so he still appears to have a grasp on at least a strong-side platoon role for the time being.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Handling regular role Rave will start in right field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Twins.

Impact Rave will stay in the lineup for a sixth straight game after going 6-for-16 with a solo home run, a stolen base, two doubles and two additional runs since being called up from Triple-A Omaha a week ago. So long as he's hitting well, Rave should have a pathway to a near-everyday role in the Kansas City outfield until Vinnie Pasquantino's (wrist) eventual return from the injured list forces Jac Caglianone off first base.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to capitalize on chances Rave went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Rockies.

Impact Rave helped the Royals mount a murmur of protest in the ninth inning with a solo shot to right field. Since returning from the minors July 29, Rave has started three of four contests and has gone 5-for-10 with two doubles, a homer, an RBI and a stolen base. He's seen limited action in the majors this season (31 plate appearances over 12 contests) but has done well when called upon, slashing .321/.387/.750.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Goodman homers twice, drives in 5 runs in Rockies' 12-6 victory over Royals

Hunter Goodman homered twice, had two singles and drove in five runs in the Colorado Rockies’ 12-6 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Heads back to big leagues The Royals recalled Rave from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Impact Rave will be up with the Royals for the second time this season after Vinnie Pasquantino (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. During his previous stint with the Royals, Rave handled a reserve role in the outfield and did well with his limited opportunities, reaching base on seven of his 21 plate appearances while providing four extra-base knocks.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Pasquantino heads back to injured list with right wrist soreness MINNEAPOLIS – Almost three weeks after Vinnie Pasquantino returned following surgery on a right hamate fracture, the Royals first baseman is...

JULY 29 • MLB.COM

Optioned to Omaha The Royals optioned Rave to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

Impact Rave will end up as the odd man out of the Royals' 26-man roster following Luke Maile's promotion from Omaha on Thursday. Rave appeared in nine games after getting called up June 14 and went 4-for-18 with a homer and two additional runs scored during his stint with Kansas City. He could return to the majors later in the year, though he'd likely be limited to a bench role.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Gaining traction in outfield Rave will start in right field and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Rays.

Impact Rave will crack the lineup for the third time in four matchups versus right-handed pitchers and appears to be getting prioritized over fellow left-handed hitter Kameron Misner for the final opening in the Kansas City outfield. Since being promoted from Triple-A Omaha on June 14, Rave has gone 3-for-7 with three extra-base hits, three walks, two RBI and three runs over four games, earning himself some more opportunities in the process.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Caglianone, Lugo lead Royals past Cardinals 6-5, to clinch series

Jac Caglianone hit a home run and drove in two as the Kansas City Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 to clinch the three-game series and snap a three-series losing streak

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Pops first homer in Wednesday's win Rave went 2-for-4 with a triple, a solo home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Nationals.

Impact The second-inning long ball off Zack Littell was Rave's first of the season in the majors, while the three-bagger was his first in the majors in his 74th career game. Rave got the called up over the weekend to supply outfield depth while Kyle Isbel (foot) and Vinnie Pasquantino (hand) are on the shelf, but performances like this could earn the 28-year-old more playing time against right-handed pitching. Through 60 games with Triple-A Omaha prior to his promotion, Rave was slashing .278/.395/.475 with 10 homers and 16 steals.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Avila rebounds, taking a shutout into the 6th as the Royals beat Washington 6-2 to avoid a sweep

Luinder Avila took a shutout into the sixth, and the Kansas City Royals hit four solo homers in the first three innings of a 6-2 victory over the Washington Nationals

JUNE 17 • Associated Press

Vinnie Pasquantino has hand surgery, faces up to 6 weeks out in the latest injury blow to the Royals

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino has undergone surgery for a fractured hamate bone in his right hand

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Joins big club The Royals recalled Rave from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Impact Rave failed to make Kansas City's Opening Day roster and has enjoyed a strong start to the season at Omaha, posting a .278/.395/.475 slash lien with 10 homers and 16 steals in 60 games. The 28-year-old will now join the Royals as outfield depth, taking the roster spot of Vinnie Pasquantino (hand).

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Not breaking camp with KC The Royals optioned Rave to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact Rave got his first taste of major-league action last season and posted a .196/.283/.307 slash line with four homers, 14 RBI, 18 runs and seven stolen bases over 175 plate appearances. Kansas City revamped its outfield during the offseason, leaving Rave without a spot on the season-opening big-league roster.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Royals delay Blue Jays' playoff party with 2-1 win behind Cameron

Noah Cameron pitched into the seventh inning, Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino hit back-to-back home runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat Toronto 2-1 to prevent the Blue Jays...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals place pitcher Ryan Bergert, outfielder Kyle Isbel on IL; recall Luinder Avila, John Rave

The Kansas City Royals have placed pitcher Ryan Bergert and outfielder Kyle Isbel on the injured list

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Back up with big club The Royals recalled Rave from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

Impact Rave is absorbed the roster spot vacated by the injured Kyle Isbel (hamstring). He will mostly likely operate in a reserve outfielder role down the stretch for the Royals.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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