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Royals Promote Top Prospect Jac Caglianone to Triple-A Omaha

The 22-year-old slugger, ranked MLB's No. 10 prospect, moves closer to a potential Major League debut as Kansas City seeks offensive reinforcements.

Feb 19, 2025; Surprise, AZ, USA; Kansas City Royals Jac Caglianone (14) poses for a photo during media day. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/File Photo
Jul 14, 2024; Ft. Worth, TX, USA; The Kansas City Royals draft Jac Caglianone as the sixth pick during the first round of the MLB Draft at Cowtown Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
TALLAHASSEE, FL - APRIL 09: First baseman Jac Caglianone #14 of the Florida Gators celebrates after hitting a home run during the game against the Florida State Seminoles on Mike Martin Field at Dick Howser Stadium on April 9, 2024 in Tallahassee, Florida. The #10 Seminoles defeated the #24 Gators 19 to 4.
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Overview

  • Jac Caglianone, the Royals' top prospect and MLB Pipeline's No. 10 prospect, was promoted to Triple-A Omaha on May 18 after excelling in Double-A.
  • Caglianone dominated at Double-A Northwest Arkansas, slashing .322/.394/.553 with nine home runs and 43 RBIs in 38 games this season.
  • The Royals are developing Caglianone's defensive versatility, transitioning him from first base to corner outfield positions to expand his future roster fit.
  • Kansas City's Major League team ranks last in MLB in home runs and 27th in runs scored, intensifying the need for power hitters like Caglianone.
  • Caglianone's performance at Triple-A will determine the timing of his potential MLB debut, which could occur as early as this summer if he continues to excel.