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Why the KC Royals need to keep Edward Olivares

(Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports)

Edward Olivares’ season with the KC Royals has been like a roller-coaster. He was called up and sent back down to the minors repeatedly during June, with Wednesday afternoon’s recall marking the fourth time he’s returned to the club this year.

This season at Triple-A Omaha, Olivares slashed .366/.433/.597 with a 1.030 OPS, hit eight home runs, and had 21 RBIs and 11 stolen bases. In 27 at-bats with the Royals, Olivares is slashing .259/.286/.259 with a .545 OPS and .350 BABIP, and has seven hits with three runs.

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