Kansas City Royals

Michael Wacha was seen in a walking boot following Friday's start. (Source: Pete Grathoff on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Wacha stayed in the game despite being hit in the foot by the first batter of the game. "We'll get some scans tomorrow and hopefully get some good news there," Wacha said. There should be another update provided on his status on Saturday.

Brady Singer is feeling better and could start on Sunday. (Source: Anne Rogers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Singer was back in the clubhouse and played catch on Friday. He could start on Sunday if all continues to go well.

The Royals have recalled Will Klein from Triple-A Omaha. (Source: Royals on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Klein will join the active roster as the corresponding move for Daniel Lynch heading back to Omaha. He has appeared in just one game this season for the Royals and will provide depth in the bullpen.

The Royals have optioned Daniel Lynch to Triple-A Omaha. (Source: Royals on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lynch made a spot start for the Royals Thursday, allowing two earned runs in five innings. He will be replaced on the roster by Will Klein.

Hunter Renfroe is in the starting lineup for the Royals Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Renfroe will start in right field and bat eighth against the Padres. He is hitting .169, with four home runs, and 20 RBI so far this season.

Adam Frazier is in the starting lineup for the Royals Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Frazier will start at second base and hitting seventh against the Padres. The veteran is hitting .211, with one home run, and nine RBI so far this season.

Nick Loftin is out of the Royals’ lineup Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Loftin will get the night off, with Adam Frazier starting at second base and hitting seventh against the Padres.

Freddy Fermin is out of the lineup for the Royals Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Fermin will get a day off, with Salvador Perez starting behind the plate and hitting fourth against the Padres.

Bobby Witt Jr. went 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI in the Royals' narrow 7-6 defeat to the Twins.

Fantasy Impact: While the team couldn't clinch the win, Witt Jr.'s performance was a silver lining, contributing significantly with a pair of hits and driving in three runs. His season has been impressive, maintaining a .309 batting average with solid power and speed stats, including 9 homers and 16 stolen bases. Despite the strikeouts in this game, his consistent hitting and ability to drive in runs make him a valuable asset in fantasy lineups. His multi-category contributions, particularly in RBI and stolen bases, should keep him high on fantasy radars as a top-tier shortstop option.

MJ Melendez went 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI in the Royals' narrow 7-6 defeat to the Twins.

Fantasy Impact: The outfielder managed to leave the yard for his fifth homer of the season, contributing the lone RBI and run scored for his day's work. Despite the highlight, Melendez's season has been marred by a concerning .176 batting average and a high strikeout rate of 26.7%. His power stroke is evident, but fantasy managers should remain wary due to his inconsistency at the plate and low .251 wOBA. His performance in isolated games like this one does little to assure consistent fantasy viability unless he can significantly improve his contact rate and overall hitting mechanics.

Vinnie Pasquantino went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in the Royals' 7-6 loss to the Twins.

Fantasy Impact: His performance included a crucial homer that contributed to his season tally, bringing his home run count to six. Despite the Royals' defeat, Pasquantino's ability to drive in runs was a silver lining, pushing his RBI total to 35 for the season. His batting average remains a concern at .229, and while the power display is a positive sign, fantasy managers should remain cautious. Pasquantino's low BABIP of .234 suggests some bad luck, potentially forecasting better days ahead if his fortunes normalize. However, his limited impact in categories outside of power and RBI caps his fantasy value primarily to deeper leagues.

The Royals optioned Carlos Hernandez to Triple-A Omaha. (Source: Joel Goldberg on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hernandez was activated from the injured list last week. He gets optioned with Daniel Lynch getting called up to start in place of Brady Singer (illness) on Thursday.

Seth Lugo turned in a stellar performance in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Twins, delivering a strong six-inning outing.

Fantasy Impact: He allowed just one earned run on six hits and three walks while striking out five. This outing is a continuation of Lugo's excellent season, where he's maintained a superb 1.72 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP across 12 starts. His ability to limit runs and maintain a high strikeout-to-walk ratio (3.67) makes him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues, especially in categories that reward ERA, WHIP, and wins. Lugo's consistency and control, evidenced by a low 0.256 BABIP and a solid 3.33 FIP, suggest he should remain a top-tier starter in fantasy rotations. His performance today only solidifies his status as a reliable option moving forward.

Salvador Perez had a productive day at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, two runs scored, and two RBI in the Royals' 6-1 victory over the Twins.

Fantasy Impact: This performance continues a strong season for Perez, who is now batting .325 with 10 homers and 41 RBI through 55 games. His consistent power-hitting and ability to drive in runs are key for fantasy managers, especially those in leagues that value production from the catcher position. With a solid .390 wOBA, Perez remains a top-tier fantasy catcher, and his low strikeout rate coupled with a decent BABIP suggests his batting average gains are sustainable. Fantasy managers should continue to start him with confidence.

Nelson Velazquez went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in the Royals' 6-1 victory over the Twins.

Fantasy Impact: Velazquez's performance showcased his power potential, as he drove in half of Kansas City's runs with his pair of long balls. Despite a modest .224 batting average for the season, his slugging display could hint at a turning point for the outfielder, who has now tallied seven homers. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Velazquez for potential power contributions, although his high strikeout rate and low walk rate suggest a cautious approach might be wise. His ability to impact games with his power, however, cannot be ignored in formats that value home runs and RBI.

Garrett Hampson is out of the lineup for the Royals Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: Hampson will return to the bench for a day of rest, with MJ Melendez getting the start in left field and hitting seventh against the Twins.

The Royals sent Tyler Duffey outright to Triple-A Omaha.

Fantasy Impact: Duffey cleared waivers after being designated for assignment. He will remain in the Royals organization.

Cole Ragans allowed three earned runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out seven over five innings in Tuesday's loss to the Twins.

Fantasy Impact: Despite this hiccup, Ragans's season has been relatively solid, boasting a 3.49 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP through 12 starts. His ability to maintain an impressive 11.1 K/9 and a 3.77 strikeout-to-walk ratio suggests that he can bounce back from performances like this. Keep rolling with Ragans.

Dairon Blanco is not in the Royals lineup on Tuesday against the Twins.

Fantasy Impact: Blanco picked up one hit with one RBI on Monday. Kyle Isbel is back in center field for Kansas City.

Kyle Isbel is in the Royals lineup on Tuesday against the Twins.

Fantasy Impact: Isbel gets the start in center field and is hitting at the bottom of the lineup.