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Royals call up slugger Jac Caglianone for MLB debut against Cardinals

The 22-year-old No. 6 overall pick from last year is expected to energize a lineup that has scored the second-fewest runs in MLB.

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JULY 24: Jac Caglianone, the Kansas City Royals' first-round draft pick, puts on his cap as he is introduced during a press conference prior to a game between the Arizona Diamondbacks Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on July 24, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Overview

  • Kansas City optioned outfielder Dairon Blanco to Triple-A Omaha to clear a roster spot for Caglianone’s promotion.
  • Caglianone will slot into a corner outfield spot to address a group that entered play with a .330 slugging percentage and only seven homers.
  • He hit .322/.389/.593 with 15 home runs and 56 RBIs in 50 games between Double-A Northwest Arkansas and Triple-A Omaha.
  • Caglianone is set to debut Tuesday at Busch Stadium as the Royals seek to boost an offense that has totaled 194 runs through 60 games.
  • The 6-foot-5 slugger is known for elite exit velocities and improved plate discipline, bringing 70-grade raw power to Kansas City less than a year after being drafted.