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O'Hearn and Phillips get ready to play at The K

O'Hearn and Phillips get ready to play at The K

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

O'Hearn on Royals catching some breaks in the eighth inning: 'It's about time'

O'Hearn on Royals catching some breaks in the eighth inning: 'It's about time'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

O'Hearn on visiting Fenway: 'To get to play here is really special'

O'Hearn on visiting Fenway: 'To get to play here is really special'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Ned Yost says Ryan O'Hearn 'had really, really good at-bats' against Blake Snell

Ned Yost says Ryan O'Hearn 'had really, really good at-bats' against Blake Snell

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

O'Hearn on his major league debut

O'Hearn on his major league debut

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Yost after Royals' win over Twins: 'This offense just never really quits'

Yost after Royals' win over Twins: 'This offense just never really quits'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Duffy on O'Hearn: 'There's a group of guys in the minor leagues that are really good dudes and he's one of them.'

Duffy on O'Hearn: 'There's a group of guys in the minor leagues that are really good dudes and he's one of them.'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

O'Hearn after Royals' win over Yankees: 'Tonight was awesome'

O'Hearn after Royals' win over Yankees: 'Tonight was awesome'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Yost on Royals rookies: 'They are getting their feet wet up here, which is fun to see'

Yost on Royals rookies: 'They are getting their feet wet up here, which is fun to see'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Skubal expected to start as Tigers host the Royals

The Tigers will send Tarik Skubal to the mound Saturday and the Royals will give Jon Heasley the start

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Hernandez, Merrifield lead Royals to 3-1 win over Tigers

Carlos Hernandez pitched five shutout innings and Whit Merrifield drove in a pair of runs as the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-1

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Playing time continues to slip O'Hearn remains on the bench Tuesday against Cleveland.

Impact O'Hearn has filled a regular role at times this season, but he doesn't appear to have one now, as he's started just one of the team's last six games. The Royals appear to be going with eight everyday starters while rotating players through their ninth lineup spot, with O'Hearn seemingly slipping behind Kyle Isbel and Hanser Alberto for that role. O'Hearn owns a .624 OPS on the season, the third straight season he's been at or below .650 in that category, so he's not making a strong case for everyday at-bats.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Game 2 O'Hearn is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against Cleveland, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact O'Hearn went 0-for-3 with a strikeout during Game 1 and will return to the bench for the nightcap. It's the fourth time in the past five games the 28-year-old finds himself on the bench, which is likely in part due to the fact he's 3-for-23 through 12 games in September.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still sitting Sunday O'Hearn is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact O'Hearn is on the bench for the third consecutive game as Salvador Perez receives a day off from behind the plate to serve as the designated hitter. O'Hearn is 3-for-23 through 12 games in September and may receive inconsistent opportunities down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench O'Hearn is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against Seattle.

Impact O'Hearn finds himself on the bench for the third time in four games. He's only started four games all season against lefties, so it's unsurprising to see him on the bench here against Yusei Kikuchi. Hunter Dozier will be the right fielder Saturday, while Hanser Alberto fills the designated hitter spot.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Friday O'Hearn will sit Friday against Seattle.

Impact O'Hearn finds himself on the bench for the second time in three games, with this off day coming against righty Chris Flexen. Kyle Isbel starts in right field.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

A's hold off Royals 12-10 to keep pace in AL wild-card race

Matt Olson hit a two-run homer, Josh Harrison drove in three runs and Elvis Andrus had four hits as the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 12-10

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Out against lefty O'Hearn is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

Impact The lefty-hitting O'Hearn will unsurprisingly take a seat with southpaw Sean Manaea on the hill for Oakland, but the former may have reclaimed a spot in Kansas City's regular lineup versus right-handed pitching. O'Hearn went 1-for-6 with a pair of walks while starting both of the Royals' past two games versus righties, while Edward Olivares was relegated to a bench role.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again O'Hearn is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.

Impact The lefty-hitting O'Hearn will unsurprisingly remain on the bench with the Royals facing a southpaw (Zac Lowther) for the series opener in Baltimore. O'Hearn has been hurt by Kansas City facing a slew of lefties lately, but Adalberto Mondesi's recent return from the injured list looks like it will cost O'Hearn some opportunities versus right-handed pitching, too. O'Hearn has picked up only one start in the Royals' last seven games.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits versus lefty O'Hearn is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Cleveland.

Impact The lefty-hitting O'Hearn will remain on the bench for the second straight game with Kansas City facing a southpaw (Logan Allen) on Wednesday. O'Hearn's opportunities against right-handed pitching could soon take a hit, as Kansas City welcomes back Adalberto Mondesi (oblique) from the injured list Wednesday. Mondesi is expected to see most of his initial starts at designated hitter while he returns from an extended absence, leaving O'Hearn, Hunter Dozier and Edward Olivares to compete for reps in right field.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Tuesday O'Hearn is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Cleveland.

Impact An 0-for-4 effort Monday lowered O'Hearn's average to .167 with two doubles and three runs in his last 10 games. Hunter Dozier is the designated hitter Tuesday, with Edward Olivares getting a start in right field.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday O'Hearn is not starting Saturday's game against the Mariners, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Even after a three-hit night Friday, O'Hearn is still hitting just .207 with a pair of doubles and no RBI in his last 10 games. Salvador Perez is DH'ing and batting third Saturday.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in win O'Hearn went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 8-7 extra-innings win over Seattle.

Impact While O'Hearn was solid throughout the first seven innings, the newly recalled Edward Olivares replaced him in right field. It was Olivares who delivered a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and a two-run home run in the 12th that ultimately propelled Kansas City to the win. O'Hearn has posted an unremarkable .235/.268/.405 slash line with nine home runs, 28 RBI and 21 runs scored across 213 plate appearances this year. It appears he will compete with Olivares, Hunter Dozier and Carlos Santana for playing time at first base, right field and designated hitter.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday O'Hearn is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Impact The lefty-hitting O'Hearn will be squeezed out of the lineup against a right-hander (Alec Mills), mostly as a result of no designated hitter being available in Chicago. Hunter Dozier will pick up a start in right field, the position O'Hearn manned in the first two games of the series.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Tuesday O'Hearn is not starting Tuesday against the Astros, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact O'Hearn went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Monday's win, but he will now sit for the third time in four games against left-hander Framber Valdez. Hanser Alberto will handle the DH duties and bat seventh.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE