Anne Rogers writes about the outfield situation.
Melendez is the most interesting part here, because he still boasts tremendous power potential. It hasn’t clicked in his first three seasons, and the 26-year-old slashed .206/.273/.400 with 17 homers in 2024. The Royals, thinking back to Melendez’s 41-homer Minor League season in 2021, believe there is more in there, but consistency is key. If Melendez’s power potential becomes reality, Kansas City’s lineup would look vastly different. So as long as Melendez is on the roster, the Royals won’t give up on him.
David Lesky notes some changes on Melendez’s swing on social media.