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Called up by Royals Melendez was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Impact The 23-year-old is one of Kansas City's top prospects, but he failed to make the Opening Day roster this year. However, he'll now join the major-league roster for the first time after Cam Gallagher (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday. Melendez hit just .180 with two homers, seven runs, six RBI and three stolen bases over 20 games in Omaha to begin the year. Although Salvador Perez is the team's clear primary catcher, it wouldn't be surprising to see Perez log some at-bats as the designated hitter so Melendez can get some playing time against big-league competition.

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Sent to minors Melendez was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

Impact Despite standing out as one of Kansas City's top prospects, Melendez didn't make the cut for the Opening Day roster. He'll start the year at Triple-A Omaha, where he slashed .293/.413/.620 with 13 homers, 37 RBI and one stolen base over 44 games a season ago.

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Getting work at 3B Melendez got some work in at third base Tuesday and manager Mike Matheny has also praised his catching ability in recent days, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 23-year-old is 2-for-6 with two walks and one strikeout so far in big-league camp. Obviously Salvador Perez will get the bulk of the starts behind the dish for the Royals, but Melendez is a good enough hitting prospect that the team will look for ways to get his bat in the lineup this year. So far, third base and designated hitter seem like the most likely avenues along with catching when Perez is at DH or on the bench. Melendez seems likely to open the year at Triple-A, but he may not be there for long.

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Earns 40-man roster spot Melendez was added to Kansas City's 40-man roster Friday.

Impact Few prospects improved their stock more than Melendez last season, as he hit 41 home runs across Double-A and Triple-A after a woeful run at High-A in 2019. Melendez can play third base and the outfield in addition to catching, but he may head back to Triple-A for the start of the 2022 season.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE