Edward Olivares
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Aug 8 2024The Pirates designated Olivares for assignment Thursday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis a month ago after producing a .624 OPS in 55 contests, and he didn't do much better in the International League with a .657 OPS in 15 games. Given his $1.35 million salary, the 28-year-old seems likely to pass through waivers unclaimed.
Jul 9 2024The Pirates optioned Olivares to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares was a regular in right field for the Pirates throughout June, but the 28-year-old has started only one game since Joshua Palacios was brought up to the active roster Thursday. With Palacios emerging as Pittsburgh's preferred option in right field, Olivares will be sent back to Triple-A and will yield his roster spot to Quinn Priester (lat).
Jul 8 2024Olivares is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares has now taken a seat in three consecutive matchups with right-handed pitchers, signaling that the Pirates now longer view him as their primary option in right field. The lefty-hitting Joshua Palacios has started in right field in the last two of those matchups with righties and looks to have emerged as the strong-side platoon option at the position. Olivares should still play fairly regularly against left-handed pitching.
Jul 6 2024Olivares is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Saturday marks the fourth time in five games that Olivares is absent from the starting lineup, with the Pirates going with Bryan Reynolds, Michael Taylor and Joshua Palacios in the outfield. Since June 1, Olivares is slashing .211/.294/.211 with six RBI over 57 at-bats.
Jul 5 2024Olivares is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares is on the bench for the third time in four games as Jack Suwinski, Michael Taylor and Joshua Palacios fill the outfield from left to right. Olivares is 0-for-6 at the plate in July.
Jul 4 2024Olivares is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares started in Wednesday's win over St. Louis in the cleanup spot but went hitless. Connor Joe is drawing the start in right field for the series finale Thursday.
Jul 2 2024Olivares is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's been the preferred option over Connor Joe in right field for the Pirates lately, but Joe is getting the call there for Tuesday's contest. Olivares had started seven of the previous eight contests.
Jun 26 2024Olivares is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares will take a seat after he had started each of the Pirates' last four games while going 6-for-15 with a walk, two runs and two RBI. Each of those starts came against right-handed pitching, so for the moment, Olivares appears to have supplanted Connor Joe as the Pirates' preferred option in right field.
Jun 24 2024Olivares will start in right field and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares has operated as a short-side platoon player for the Pirates for much of the season, but he'll stick in the lineup against a right-hander (Carson Spiers) for the third matchup in a row. Though Olivares mustered a lowly .470 OPS thus far in June, that's still better than what Connor Joe (.447) has provided over that same stretch of action. Pittsburgh should have room for both Joe and Olivares in its lineup versus lefties, but Olivares looks to be the preferred option against righties at the moment.
Jun 6 2024Olivares went 2-for-2 with two walks, an RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base Wednesday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares rarely starts against right-handed pitching, and he took advantage of a chance against lefty James Paxton on Wednesday. The effort marked his fourth multi-hit performance of the past month, during which he's hit .298/.352/.489. However, he's also appeared in only 16 games and earned 54 plate appearances in that span, and that sporadic playing time makes it difficult to roster him in most fantasy formats.
Jun 2 2024Olivares is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares will sit against a right-handed pitcher (Chris Bassitt) for a third consecutive matchup. He looked to have moved into a full-time role following Jack Suwinski's demotion to Triple-A Indianapolis on May 23, but Olivares appears to be stuck in a short-side platoon role while the lefty-hitting Rowdy Tellez has regained playing time versus right-handed pitching.
May 31 2024Olivares is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's his second straight game on the bench after he had started the previous four contests in right field. Connor Joe will occupy right field again Friday while Rowdy Tellez covers first base.
May 29 2024Olivares is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares was in the lineup for the fourth time in five games in the Pirates' 8-0 loss to open the doubleheader, starting in right field while going 0-for-3 with a strikeout. He'll hit the bench for the second game of the day, with Rowdy Tellez replacing him in the lineup and starting at first base and Connor Joe shifting from first base to right field.
May 24 2024Olivares went 3-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored Friday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares got the start in right field with a lefty on the mound and occupied the cleanup spot. He took advantage of the opportunity by delivering RBI knocks in the third and sixth innings. Olivares is a candidate to see more playing time after the Pirates optioned Jack Suwinski to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.
May 17 2024Olivares went 2-for-4 in Thursday's win over the Cubs with a double, a two-run homer and two runs scored. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares put the Pirates on the board with a two-run blast off Justin Steele in the top of the first and later added a double in the sixth before coming around to score on a sacrifice fly from Yasmani Grandal. The home run was Olivares' fifth of the season and he's now hit safely in three straight games. It also marked only the second time this season he scored two runs in a contest.
May 8 2024Olivares is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares had started in each of the past four games and went 4-for-15 with a home run, a double and four RBI during that stretch, but he'll hit the bench while right-hander Jose Soriano takes the hill for the Halos. The Pirates still seem to view Olivares as a short-side platoon player, as three of his starts over the last four games came versus left-handed pitching.
May 6 2024Olivares went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and a double in Monday's win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares generated all the offense Pittsburgh needed to defeat the Angels on Monday night, blasting a 424-foot grand slam in the third inning. The 28-year-old is the short-side of a platoon currently with Jack Suwinski, which limits his overall fantasy value. Olivares is hitting .218/.282/.397 with four homers, 12 RBI and 10 runs scored in 85 plate appearances.
Apr 14 2024Olivares is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares had started each of the past four games -- two against right-handed starting pitchers and two against lefties -- while going 5-for-15 with a pair of solo home runs and an additional run. The 28-year-old still looks like the Pirates' fourth outfielder/backup designated hitter, but he's playing regularly versus lefties and often enough against righties to warrant consideration for a roster spot in deeper mixed leagues.
Apr 9 2024Olivares went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs during Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old put Pittsburgh on the board with a solo blast during the second inning and followed up with another solo shot in the sixth. Olivares hasn't been an everyday starter in the early going with six starts through 12 games, though his three homers and .321/.367/.679 slash line in 30 plate appearances could certainly earn him more playing time.
Apr 1 2024Olivares will start in right field and bat fifth in Monday's game versus the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Most of Olivares' playing time this season will likely come against left-handers, and luckily for him, the Pirates have faced five southpaw starters in as many games to open the campaign. Olivares has been in the lineup four times, reaching base five times and hitting a home run in the first three of those contests.
Mar 29 2024Olivares is starting in right field and batting fifth in Friday's game in Miami, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares didn't start Opening Day against a lefty, but he gets the nod in the second game with southpaw A.J. Puk on the hill. The left-handed hitting Jack Suwinski has been on the bench for both games.
Mar 5 2024Olivares is 2-for-18 with four strikeouts in Grapefruit League action. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Pirates acquired Olivares this winter, and he should have a role in right field with the team in 2024. Exactly how much he'll play is unclear, as the team also has Josh Palacios (leg) and Connor Joe as potential fits at the position. Olivares's spring performance isn't ideal given the competition for playing time, though he has a manageable 22.2 percent strikeout rate, so more hits could start falling in soon.
Jan 11 2024Olivares signed a $1.35 million contract with the Pirates on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After slashing .263/.317/.452 with 36 RBI across 385 plate appearances last season with Kansas City, Olivares was traded to Pittsburgh in December. The 27-year-old outfielder boasts an .800 OPS against southpaws since 2021 and figures to be a regular part of Pittsburgh's lineup in 2024.
Dec 15 2023The Royals traded Olivares to the Pirates on Friday in exchange for Deivis Nadal, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the signing of Chris Stratton becoming official Friday, the Royals unloaded Olivares to make room on their 40-man roster. The 27-year-old will likely be used both in the outfield and as a designated hitter next season, and he provides a significant boost to Pittsburgh's lineup against lefties after slashing .277/.339/.518 versus southpaws last season.
Oct 1 2023Olivares went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: From the start of September, Olivares went 23-for-70 (.329) with six homers, 16 RBI and two stolen bases over 22 games. It was a strong finish to the campaign for the outfielder, who has hit for a decent average at times with little pop. For the season, he slashed .263/.317/.452 with 12 long balls, 11 stolen bases, 36 RBI, 47 runs scored, 23 doubles and four triples across 385 plate appearances.
Sep 30 2023Olivares isn't in the Royals' lineup Saturday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares will step out of the lineup after slugging a two-run home run during Friday's win. Salvador Perez will shift to the DH spot in Olivares' absence while Logan Porter starts behind the dish.
Sep 29 2023Olivares went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 12-5 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares went 13 games without a homer, though he hit .318 (14-for-44) with four doubles and two stolen bases in that span. The 27-year-old's blast came in the first inning as part of a nine-run blitz to begin the contest. He's up to 11 homers, 35 RBI, 46 runs scored, 11 steals and a .264/.318/.447 slash line through 105 games this season.
Sep 26 2023Olivares is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares started four of Kansas City's past five games and will take a seat Tuesday after going 4-for-14 with a double, two walks, two steals, two RBI and two runs during that stretch. Nelson Velazquez will serve as the designated hitter while Kyle Isbel receives a start in the outfield.
Sep 23 2023Olivares isn't in the Royals' lineup Saturday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite putting together a four-game hitting streak, Olivares will take a seat to begin Saturday's contest. Nelson Velazquez will serve as Kansas City's designated hitter while Drew Waters starts in right field with Kyle Isbel in center.
Sep 22 2023Olivares went 1-for-2 with a walk, one RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 7-5 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares has hit safely in nine of his last 10 games, going 12-for-34 (.353) in that span. The outfielder is seeing steady playing time, albeit not an everyday role, between designated hitter and left field. He's at a .266/.323/.447 slash line with 10 home runs, 11 thefts, 32 RBI, 45 runs scored, 21 doubles and four triples through 100 games this season.
Sep 20 2023Olivares went 1-for-4 with one RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares has returned with a vengeance since he was recalled from Triple-A Omaha at the beginning of September. He's gone 17-for-45 (.378) with four home runs and 11 RBI over 14 contests, and he picked up his first steal of the month Wednesday. The outfielder is up to a .264/.318/.444 slash line with 10 homers, 10 thefts, 31 RBI and 44 runs scored over 99 contests this season, though he's also added 21 doubles and four triples across 358 plate appearances.
Sep 18 2023Olivares is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares will hit the bench for the series opener after he had started in seven of the past eight games while going 8-for-25 with a home run, two doubles, three walks, four RBI and three runs. He'll cede his spot in the lineup to Nelson Velazquez, who will bat out of the cleanup spot as the Royals' designated hitter.
Sep 16 2023Olivares will sit Saturday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares hits the bench after a run of six straight starts, a stretch in which he posted a .920 OPS. Nelson Velazquez will take over as the designated hitter Saturday.
Sep 9 2023Olivares went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He spoiled Kevin Gausman's shutout bid by taking the right-hander deep in the fifth inning. Olivares has a career-high 10 homers in 91 games on the season, but four of them have come in his last five contests, a stretch in which he's gone 6-for-14 (.429) with seven RBI.
Sep 6 2023Olivares hit a two-run home run as a pinch hitter in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares has hit safely in all four games he's played since he was recalled from Triple-A Omaha, going 6-for-11 with three homers and five RBI in that span. The outfielder's eighth-inning blast Wednesday got the Royals within a run, though the comeback effort fell short. He's slashing.258/.309/.441 with nine long balls, nine stolen bases, 25 RBI and 40 runs scored through 320 plate appearances with Kansas City this season. While a clear path to everyday playing time isn't available, Olivares may end up being slightly more than just a short-side platoon player over the last month of the season.
Sep 4 2023Olivares went 3-for-4 with two homers, three RBI and two runs scored in Monday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares made his second straight start at DH and notched his second career multi-homer game (first since June 24, 2022). He opened the scoring for the Royals by hitting a 401-ft solo shot in the first inning before capping the day with a two-run 428-ft blast in the fifth. Olivares should continue to receive regular at-bats in the Royals lineup as Kyle Isbel (hamstring) sits out.
Sep 1 2023Kansas City recalled Olivares from Triple-A Omaha on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares delivered a shiny .365/.424/.635 batting line with three home runs and 12 RBI during his 13-game stint on the farm. The 27-year-old is not in the Royals' lineup Friday against the Red Sox, but he could work back into the starting mix between DH and left field as Kansas City plays out the string here in 2023.
Aug 13 2023The Royals optioned Olivares to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares has been slumping at the plate recently, putting up just a .638 OPS in 34 plate appearances since the start of August. As a result, he'll head to the minors in order to get back on track, making room for Drew Waters to return from the bereavement list.
Aug 9 2023Olivares is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares will sit out for the third time in four games, with all of those absences from the lineup coming versus right-handed pitching. Though Olivares seen more starts at designated hitter than any other Royals player since the All-Star break, manager Matt Quatraro seems content to rotate a number of players at that lineup spot rather than making Olivares a fixture in the lineup.
Aug 7 2023Olivares is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares has now sat out three of the Royals' last four matchups with right-handed pitchers, perhaps signaling that his standing as an everyday player is on shaky ground. Dairon Blanco appears to be Olivares' top challenger for the final spot in the Kansas City lineup; Blanco will start in left field and bat eighth Monday after going 3-for-8 with five RBI, three stolen bases and three runs over his previous three games.
Aug 6 2023Olivares is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Philadelphia, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares started the past two games and will take a seat Sunday after going 2-for-8 with two doubles and a run. Freddy Fermin will bat fifth as the designated hitter.
Aug 3 2023Olivares is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Matt Beaty will serve as the Royals' designated hitter as they wrap up this three-game set versus New York. Samad Taylor is in left field. Olivares went 2-for-6 with one walk and two strikeouts in the first two games of the series.
Jul 30 2023Olivares is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares has a .551 OPS since the start of July and now has more of a semi-regular spot in Kansas City's lineup. Freddy Fermin will receive another start behind the plate Sunday, allowing Salvador Perez to rest his legs as the designated hitter.
Jul 28 2023Olivares isn't in the Royals' lineup Friday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares is 4-for-17 with two RBI and a run scored across his last five contests, and he'll sit for the second straight game Friday. Michael Massey will fill in as Kansas City's DH while Nicky Lopez gets the nod at second and bats ninth.
Jul 26 2023Olivares is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll duck out of the lineup while catcher Salvador Perez gets a day off behind the dish and handles designated hitter duties in the series finale. Since returning from the 10-day injured list July 18, Olivares has started in six of nine games and is batting .300 with four RBI and four runs.
Jul 23 2023Olivares is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares started four of five games since he returned from the injured list Tuesday, and he'll take a seat Sunday after going 5-for-13 with a double, a walk, two RBI and four runs. Salvador Perez will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Freddy Fermin works behind the plate.
Jul 18 2023Olivares went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's 11-10 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares was also plunked once and hit into a fielder's choice once. The 27-year-old had a minimal stay on the injured list with a left oblique strain and returned to the lineup as the designated hitter. He's slashing .248/.303/.417 with six home runs, 17 RBI, 33 runs scored, eight stolen bases, 13 doubles and four triples over 68 contests this season. Olivares should play regularly going forward, though maybe not quite on an everyday basis.
Jul 17 2023Olivares (oblique) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list this week, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares is eligible for activation Tuesday, although it's not clear whether that's the specific day he will return. The outfielder has been on the shelf for much of this month with a mild left oblique strain.
Jul 9 2023The Royals placed Olivares on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a mild left oblique strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The transaction is retroactive to Saturday, meaning that Olivares will first be eligible for activation July 18. Though the Royals' description of Olivares' injury as mild bodes well for the outfielder's chances of avoiding a lengthy absence, oblique strains often carry volatile recovery timelines, so a quick return can't necessarily be guaranteed. The Royals called up infielder/outfielder Samad Taylor from Triple-A Omaha to join the 26-man active roster as a replacement for Olivares, who owns a .706 OPS to go with eight stolen bases over 247 plate appearances on the season.
Jul 8 2023Olivares was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians for undisclosed reasons. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares had been set to bat cleanup and play left field. Instead, MJ Melendez will move from designated hitter to left, with Michael Massey joining the lineup as the DH. The Royals have yet to indicate whether Olivares is dealing with an injury, but if he's dealing with even a minor one, he's likely to sit Sunday as well with the All-Star break beginning Monday.
Jul 5 2023Olivares is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bobby Witt will take a turn as the Royals' designated hitter with Maikel Garcia handling shortstop. Olivares went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Tuesday's loss to Minnesota and is 1-for-12 over his last five games.
Jul 2 2023Olivares is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas Cityreports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares has a .644 OPS over his past 10 games and will take a seat Sunday for the third time in Kansas City's last four contests. Salvador Perez will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Freddy Fermin works behind the plate.
Jun 30 2023Olivares isn't in the Royals' lineup Friday against the Dodgers, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares is 5-for-14 with a homer, two RBI, three runs scored and a steal across his last five games. He'll get a breather Friday, moving Salvador Perez into the DH role and Freddy Fermin behind the dish while batting sixth.
Jun 26 2023Olivares went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares notched a single his first time up and wound up stealing second before the inning concluded. The 27-year-old is now up to eight steals on the year after totaling just four thefts over his last two seasons. Olivares has also notched at least a hit in 10 of his last 12 games and is slashing .340/.365/.520 with six extra-base hits, an RBI, six runs and a 2:6 BB:K over that span.
Jun 24 2023Olivares went 3-for-4 with one double, a solo homer and two additional runs scored in Saturday's victory over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares clobbered his sixth home run of the campaign Saturday, taking Zack Littell yard in the eighth inning. The three-hit effort continued Olivares' hot streak, pushing him to 16-for-47 (.340) from the plate with six runs scored and a pair of steals across his last 11 contests.
Jun 23 2023Olivares is not in the starting lineup Friday versus Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares will take a seat after he went 0-for-5 in Thursday's series opener. Maikel Garcia will slot in at designated hitter while Samad Taylor enters the lineup at second base and bats seventh against the Rays.
Jun 21 2023Olivares went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 9-4 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares' playing time has started to slip recently, but he started in right field Wednesday. The steal was his seventh of the season and his second in June. He's gone 16-for-51 (.314) the month, though he's at a .254/.311/.425 slash line on the year. The outfielder has added five home runs, 12 RBI, 27 runs scored, 10 doubles and four triples over 209 plate appearances. Olivares has hit well enough overall to be in the lineup more often than not, even if he gets stuck as the designated hitter while the Royals evaluate some prospects in the field.
Jun 20 2023Olivares isn't in the Royals' lineup Tuesday against Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares is 7-for-22 (.318) across his last five games, but he will sit out Tuesday for the second time in the Royals' last three games. Matt Beaty will take over as Kansas City's designated hitter and bat sixth.
Jun 18 2023Olivares is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares started the first two games of the series against the Halos and will take a seat for the finale after going 2-for-9 with a strikeout. Salvador Perez will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Freddy Fermin receives a start behind the plate.
Jun 15 2023Olivares went 4-for-5 with a run scored in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Royals put up 15 hits as a team, with Olivares leading the way with his quartet of singles. He's gone 10-for-21 (.476) during his five-game hitting streak, but he oddly hasn't produced an RBI in that span. His hot bat has solidified his place in the lineup while raising his slash line to .261/.323/.449 with five home runs, six stolen bases, 12 RBI and 27 runs scored through 52 games.
Jun 13 2023Olivares went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in Monday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares had gone 15 games between successful thefts, though he was caught stealing Sunday. The outfielder doesn't add a ton of speed on the basepaths -- he's up to 6-for-8 on stolen base attempts. He's hit well in June, going 8-for-25 (.320) with five extra-base hits over eight contests, lifting his season slash line to .246/.311/.437 with five home runs and 12 RBI over 50 contests. With Vinnie Pasquantino's shoulder injury sending Nick Pratto back to first base, Olivares should have the edge over Dairon Blanco for a starting job in left field.
Jun 11 2023Olivares went 3-for-3 with a walk, two doubles and one run scored in Saturday's loss against Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares missed Friday's game for personal reasons but was reinstated from the restricted list Saturday and got thrown right into the starting lineup. It was his second three-hit game of the season and first time he reached safely on four occasions. The 27-year-old has appeared in 48 of Kansas City's 64 games thus far and is slashing .247/.316/.437 with five home runs, 12 RBI, five stolen bases and 25 runs across 174 plate appearances. Olivares is expected to get semi-regular starts in left field and could see more time at designated hitter with Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder) on the injured list now.
Jun 10 2023Olivares was reinstated from the restricted list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares missed Friday's game for personal reasons, but the expectation was always that his absence would last just one game. He has indeed returned on schedule and will bat seventh and play left field Saturday against Baltimore. Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder) hit the injured list in a corresponding move.
Jun 9 2023Olivares was placed on the restricted list Friday, Pete Grathoff of The Kansas City Star reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder is expected to be back with the team Saturday after he deals with a personal matter Friday. Olivares, 27, leaves behind a .232/.300/.413 batting line with five homers and five steals through 47 games on the season for the Royals. Nate Eaton has been called up in a corresponding move.
Jun 7 2023Olivares is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares will take a seat for the second time in four games after going 1-for-6 with a triple and a run scored in the first two games of the series with the Marlins. Nick Pratto will pick up the start in left field while Olivares retreats to the bench.
Jun 4 2023Olivares is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares went 2-for-6 with a solo home run in the first two games of the series and will take a seat for Sunday's finale. Nick Pratto will move out to left field, with Vinnie Pasquantino at first base and Salvador Perez serving as the designated hitter.
Jun 2 2023Olivares went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares got the Royals on the board in the second inning with his second homer in his last three games. The outfielder's seen a slight uptick in playing time while going 6-for-21 (.286) over his last seven contests. He's up to five homers, 12 RBI, 23 runs scored and five stolen bases while slashing .234/.297/.414 through 158 plate appearances this season. Olivares is a fixture in the lineup versus southpaws, but he'll need to hit reasonably well to keep his place versus righties.
May 29 2023Olivares is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even though Olivares came up big in Sunday's 3-2 win with a game-tying 452-foot home run that damaged the scoreboard at Kauffman Stadium, he won't be rewarded with a second consecutive start as the Royals open a series with St. Louis. Olivares still looks to be the Royals' preferred option in left field, though his playing time may be less consistent than some of Kansas City's other lineup regulars.
May 28 2023Olivares will start in left field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares is in the lineup for the fourth time in five games and seems to have settled back into a near-everyday role of late after the Royals recently optioned Nate Eaton to Triple-A Omaha and released Hunter Dozier. The 27-year-old enters Sunday's contest with a .230/.296/.374 slash line to go with three home runs and five stolen bases over 152 plate appearances on the season.
May 20 2023Olivares is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares will take a seat after he went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Friday's series opener. The outfielder has now gone 1-for-17 with a run scored, a walk, three strikeouts and two stolen bases over six games since May 11. Nick Pratto will start in left field and bat sixth against Chicago.
May 17 2023Olivares is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares will take a seat after he went 1-for-6 with a run scored, a strikeout and two stolen bases over the first two games of the series. Nate Eaton will take over in left field and bat ninth in the rubber match with San Diego.
May 16 2023Olivares went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares entered Tuesday on an 0-for-10 skid. He snapped it with a second-inning single, then stole second and scored on a Matt Duffy single. It's too soon to say Olivares is turning things around, but this was his second straight game with a steal, and he now has five thefts this season. He's also slashing .233/.303/.392 with three home runs, nine RBI and 18 runs scored through 132 plate appearances.
May 15 2023Olivares went 0-for-2 with a hit-by-pitch and a stolen base in Monday's 4-0 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares got plunked in the fifth inning, ending Michael Wacha's bid for a perfect game. It's the seven hitless effort in 10 games during May for Olivares, who has started to see his playing time slip a bit. He's sat out three of the Royals' last eight contests. For the season, the outfielder is slashing .233/.305/.397 with three home runs, nine RBI, 17 runs scored, four steals, six doubles and two triples over 128 plate appearances.
May 14 2023Olivares is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares will take a seat on the bench to open Sunday's contest after also not getting the start in Saturday's game against the Brewers. Nick Pratto is starting in left field with Vinnie Pasquantino handling first base duties.
May 13 2023Olivares will not start Saturday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares has gone just 3-for-30 at the plate over his last eight games, dropping his season slash line to .239/.306/.407. Nate Eaton will handle left field Saturday.
May 11 2023Olivares went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Wednesday's 9-1 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares took Nicholas Padilla deep to left center in the seventh to pad the Royals' lead to 9-1. It was just his third long ball of the year and his first extra-base hit in seven games since April 29. The righty ended the month hot at the plate, slashing .361/.425/.639 over nine games but has started to cool off and is now hitting .255/.319/.434 with 11 extra-base hits, nine RBI, 17 runs and an 8:21 BB:K over 116 plate appearances.
May 9 2023Olivares is absent from the Royals' starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nate Eaton will get the start in left field for Kansas City. Olivares has just two hits in 19 at-bats so far this month.
May 7 2023Olivares is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nate Eaton will get a look in left field while Olivares heads to the bench after starting at the position in seven of the past eight games. Olivares has gotten off to a 1-for-15 start to May, but his .736 OPS on the season is probably good enough to lock him into a near-everyday role in a Kansas City lineup lacking in impact bats.
Apr 30 2023Olivares went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and an RBI in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares singled his first time up and would end up stealing second for his third stolen base of the year. He also drove in the Royals' first run of the game on a groundout to third. The 27-year-old has notched at least a base hit in nine straight games and is slashing .289/.344/.482 with 10 extra base hits, eight RBI, 12 runs and a 5:17 BB:K over 90 plate appearances. Olivares has primarily batted second against lefties and has been all around the order against righties, but his hot stretch at the plate could lead to manager Matt Quatraro featuring him more consistently in the upper half of the lineup.
Apr 28 2023Olivares went 3-for-4 with two double, a triple, and two runs scored in Friday's loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares scored in the fourth and sixth innings after knocking an extra-base hit in each frame. He reached base four times in the contest, including in the ninth inning when he was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Olivares has gone 10-for-29 (.344) with five extra-base knocks during his seven-game hitting streak.
Apr 5 2023Olivares is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nick Pratto was called up from Triple-A Omaha and will get the start in left field versus the Blue Jays and right-hander Alek Manoah. Olivares has gone 2-for-10 with a home run and two RBI through three games played this season.
Apr 3 2023Olivares is out of the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares will take a seat after starting Sunday's loss to the Twins, notching two hits including a solo home run in the contest. Jackie Bradley will take over in left field and bat seventh in the series opener against Toronto.
Apr 2 2023Olivares went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI during Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old clubbed a solo shot off Minnesota starter Joe Ryan during the second inning and also delivered an RBI single in the ninth. Olivares had a .743 OPS in a career-high 53 big-league games last season, and he's off to a solid start while poised for a longer look from the Royals this year.
Apr 1 2023Olivares will sit Saturday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares started in left field on Opening Day but went 0-for-2 and was hit by a pitch. Nate Eaton will get the nod in left in the second game of the year.
Feb 28 2023Olivares (illness) will bat eighth and play left field Tuesday versus the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares was scratched from Sunday's lineup with a stomach bug, but it was never an overly serious concern. The 26-year-old outfielder will resume his pursuit of a starting job in the Royals' lineup after his brief absence.
Feb 26 2023Olivares was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's spring game against the Mariners due to a stomach bug, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old was slated to play right field but was instead a late scratch due to an ailment. Olivares should be back on the field within the next couple of days. Dairon Blanco replaced him in right field Sunday.
Sep 29 2022Olivares went 3-for-5 in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares knocked three singles in the contest, but the Royals' lone run was an MJ Melendez leadoff solo shot in the first inning. Since returning from a two-month absence with a quadriceps injury, Olivares has hit .333 with a home run, three RBI, seven runs scored and four doubles across 10 games. The outfielder has seized a near-everyday role to close out the year, playing mainly in the corner outfield spots while fending off challenges from Kyle Isbel and Drew Waters for playing time.
Sep 24 2022Olivares isn't starting Saturday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares started the last six games and hit .261 with a homer, three doubles, three runs and two RBI. He'll get a breather while Drew Waters starts in right field and bats eighth.
Sep 22 2022Olivares went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Thursday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares took Josh Winder deep in the fourth inning to record his fourth home run of the season. He returned from a two-month absence on Sept. 17 and has gone 6-for-19 with three doubles, three runs scored and two RBI since. Overall, Olivares has a .305/.357/.466 line across 129 plate appearances on the season.
Sep 21 2022Olivares will start in right field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Twins, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares will pick up his fourth straight start in the corner outfield since he returned from the injured list Saturday and appears to have supplanted Drew Waters as a regular in the Kansas City lineup. The 26-year-old has recorded a double in each of his first three starts since returning and has scored two runs.
Sep 17 2022Olivares (quadriceps) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and is starting Saturday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares was placed on the injured list after the All-Star break but spent the last several weeks at Triple-A Omaha on a rehab assignment. He slashed .304/.333/.413 with five doubles, nine RBI, seven runs and two stolen bases over 12 rehab games and will start in right field and bat sixth Saturday. The 26-year-old should have a chance to serve as the Royals' primary right fielder to close out the regular season.
Aug 30 2022Olivares (quadriceps) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Omaha. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Coming out of the All-Star break, Olivares was deactivated due to the left quad strain and was later moved to the 60-day injured list, so he won't be eligible to rejoin the Royals until the second half of September. That said, so long as Olivares incurs no setbacks during what will likely be a two-plus-week-long rehab assignment, he could get a look in a near-everyday role in the Kansas City outfield over the final couple weeks of the season. Prior to suffering the injury, Olivares slashed .303/.358/.434 with three home runs and two stolen bases across 109 plate appearances with the Royals.
Aug 4 2022Olivares (quadriceps) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares landed on the injured list with a left quadriceps strain July 22, and the issue is apparently significant enough to keep him sidelined for at least two months. It's not yet clear whether the Royals expect him to return prior to the end of the regular season, but Nate Eaton's contract was selected Thursday to provide additional assistance in the outfield.
Jul 22 2022Olivares was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left quadriceps strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares tweaked his quadriceps at some point this week and will now be away from the team for 10 days while nursing the injury. Nick Pratto was called up Friday to replace him on the active roster. Kyle Isbel will likely operate at the primary option in right field for the time being.
Jul 14 2022Olivares went 3-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Royals placing 10 players on the restricted list due to their unvaccinated status, Olivares got a chance to hit leadoff Thursday. He did well in the table-setting role, getting on base four times and providing the opening run with an RBI single in the fifth inning. The 26-year-old is now slashing .310/.365/.460 with three home runs, 11 RBI, 14 runs scored and two stolen bases through 33 contests. He should have no trouble staying in the lineup this weekend, and he could use that as an audition for more playing time once the Royals are back stateside.
Jul 11 2022Olivares will sit Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares will remain on the bench for a second straight game and for the third time in four contests while the Tigers bring a right-hander (Michael Pineda) to the mound for the front end of the twin bill. Ryan O'Hearn will get the start in right field and bat sixth in place of Olivares.
Jul 10 2022Olivares is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares is 4-for-15 with three runs and six strikeouts over his past five games, and he'll head to the bench for Sunday's series finale. Hunter Dozier will move to right field while Vinnie Pasquantino starts at first base.
Jul 8 2022Olivares is not in the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares will get a breather after he produced a 2-for-4 effort with two runs scored in Thursday's loss to the Astros. Kyle Isbel will get the start in right field and bat seventh Friday.
Jul 6 2022Olivares will start in right field and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares has now started three times in the last four occasions that the Royals have opposed right-handed pitchers, as he appears to be getting a look as an everyday player rather than in the short side of a platoon with the lefty-hitting Kyle Isbel. Since coming off the injured list June 24, Olivares has produced only five hits in 28 at-bats, but three have left the yard.
Jul 5 2022Olivares is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares went 0-for-4 with a trio of strikeouts in Monday's series-opening loss. After a string of three straight starts, Olivares will sit against the right-handed Luis Garcia while Kyle Isbel gets a look Tuesday as Kansas City's right fielder.
Jul 3 2022Olivares went 2-for-4 with a homer, two runs, two RBI and a walk in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares was out of the lineup for two of the four games leading up to Sunday's matchup, but he was one of four Royals to record multiple hits during the series finale against Detroit. Over his seven games since returning to the field, the 26-year-old has hit .208 with three homers, five runs and five RBI.
Jul 1 2022Olivares is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares returned from the injured list with a two-homer game June 24, but he's 1-for-14 with seven strikeouts since. He will sit for the third time in five games as manager Mike Matheny goes with Andrew Benintendi, Michael Taylor and Kyle Isbel in the outfield from left to right. Vinnie Pasquantino will serve as the designated hitter.
Jun 28 2022Olivares is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since being activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Olivares has started in three of the Royals' five games, but each of those starts have come against left-handed pitching. He'll find himself on the bench versus a right-handed pitcher (Jon Gray) for the second time in five games, so at this point, Olivares may not be guaranteed a full-time role in the outfield. The lefty-hitting Kyle Isbel will get the nod in right field Tuesday in place of the righty-hitting Olivares, and it's possible manager Mike Matheny could end up deploying the two players in a platoon at the position.
Jun 26 2022Olivares is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After slugging two home runs in his return from the 10-day injured list in Friday's 3-1 win, Olivares followed up with an 0-for-5, four-strikeout performance in Saturday's 9-7 loss. Despite the poor showing Saturday and his move to the bench a day later, Olivares should have a fairly clear path to playing time in right field with MJ Melendez set to take over as the Royals' No. 1 catcher now that Salvador Perez (thumb) is on the shelf with a long-term injury. Kyle Isbel will get the nod in right field Sunday, however.
Jun 25 2022Olivares went 2-for-3 with a pair of solo home runs in Friday's 3-1 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares took Oakland starter Cole Irvin deep in the third and fifth innings, providing the Royals all the offense they needed to win. Olivares had missed about six weeks with a quadriceps injury prior to his big return Friday, which featured his first two homers of the year. The outfielder is slashing .395/.439/.658 with five RBI, two stolen bases and seven runs scored in 41 plate appearances. He should have a chance to grab a starting role in right field, as Hunter Dozier is expected to see time at first base and designated hitter while MJ Melendez moves behind the dish with Salvador Perez (thumb) out for at least eight weeks.
Jun 24 2022Olivares (quadriceps) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares spent two weeks at Triple-A Omaha for a rehab assignment, and he hit .212 with a homer, six runs and two RBI over nine games. He hasn't played in the majors since May 8 but will provide depth in the Royals' outfield now that he's back to full health. It wouldn't be surprising to see Olivares earn regular at-bats after he hit .371 with four doubles, five runs, three RBI and two stolen bases over 15 games for Kansas City to begin the season.
Jun 10 2022Olivares (quadriceps) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares was given a six-week timetable when he hit the injured with a strained right quadriceps in early May, nearly six weeks ago. He may wind up falling a bit behind that timeline, as the length of his absence may require him to play in a handful of rehab games, but it looks as though he's close to being at full strength.
Jun 4 2022Olivares (quadriceps) did some light running on the field Saturday, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares sustained a right quadriceps strain in early May, and he isn't expected to be ready to return to game action until approximately late June. He'll presumably work on ramping up his activity level in the coming weeks prior to returning from the injured list.
May 10 2022The Royals anticipate Olivares will miss around six weeks after he was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a strained right quadriceps, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares had recently moved into an everyday role in the outfield in a domino effect of Adalberto Mondesi's (knee) season-ending injury, but his productive run as a regular in the lineup -- he had gone 11-for-22 with two runs, two RBI and a stolen base in his last seven games -- came to an abrupt end due to the quad issue. While Olivares could recapture steady at-bats once he's eventually healthy again, the projected six-week absence will make it tough for most fantasy managers to justify holding him during his prolonged stint on the shelf. MJ Melendez looks like he'll be the main beneficiary sans Olivares, as he drew starts while the latter was sidelined for the past two contests.
May 9 2022The Royals placed Olivares on the 10-day injured list Monday with a strained right quadriceps. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kansas City hasn't provided an update on the extent of the quad strain Olivares suffered in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Orioles, but his move to the IL a day later is an indication that the injury is more than a day-to-day situation. The injury comes at an inconvenient time for Olivares, who was in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak and had gained traction as the Royals' everyday right fielder and leadoff man. His move to the IL is expected to open up more opportunities for the likes of MJ Melendez and Kyle Isbel.
May 8 2022Olivares (quadriceps) isn't starting the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares exited Sunday's matinee with a right quadriceps strain, and it's not very surprising to see him on the bench for the second game. Kyle Isbel will start in right field and bat ninth, while Olivares should be considered day-to-day for now.
May 3 2022Olivares went 4-for-5 with two doubles, a run scored and an RBI in a 7-1 win Tuesday over St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares received the start and hit leadoff against right-hander Dakota Hudson. It was his second consecutive game hitting leadoff and playing right field. The 26-year-old has a five-game hitting streak and has raised his batting line to a robust .379/.438/.517 through 32 plate appearances. With five starts in the last seven games, It appears as if the Royals are giving Olivares a shot to prove himself at the major-league level.
May 1 2022Olivares is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares started in three of the Royals' last four games, going 4-for-10 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs. Despite his solid performance of late, the righty-hitting Olivares may still have to settle for short-side platoon work in the corner outfield with the lefty-hitting Kyle Isbel, who gets the nod Sunday with right-hander Luis Severino on the mound for New York.
Apr 10 2022Olivares notched a stolen base in Saturday's 1-0 extra-inning win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares ran for Carlos Santana in the seventh inning, but the former was stranded at second. With Andrew Benintendi, Michael Taylor and Whit Merrifield healthy, Olivares is limited to a reserve role to begin 2022. He's only attempted seven stolen bases in his major-league career, and he's only successfully stolen three across 71 games, though he has a better track record in that regard in the minors. With playing time scarce, Olivares is only likely to be an option in deep AL-only formats until a more regular role opens up.
Apr 7 2022Olivares secured a spot on the Royals' Opening Day roster, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both Olivares and Kyle Isbel broke camp with the big club as reserve outfielders. Andrew Benintendi, Michael Taylor and Whit Merrifield compose Kansas City's starting outfield from left to right and should have a fair amount of security in those roles against both left- and right-handed pitching, so Olivares and Isbel could struggle to find consistent playing time. Olivares has a minor-league option remaining and will be a prime candidate for a demotion if the Royals to free up a roster spot.
Mar 24 2022Olivares went 2-for-3 with a pair of solo home runs in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares is in the mix for a depth role in the outfield, though he's no lock to make the Opening Day roster. He's made an excellent impression through four spring training games, going 7-for-10 with four extra-base hits. Michael Taylor is still likely to open the season as the primary center fielder, but Olivares could press the issue if his bat stays hot. The 26-year-old hit .238/.291/.406 with five homers, 12 RBI, 14 runs scored and two stolen bases in big-league 39 games last year.
Sep 28 2021Olivares was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder played in one game after being recalled on Friday, going 2-for-3 while being caught stealing Saturday. He'll be sent back down as Michael Taylor has been reinstated from the bereavement list.
Sep 24 2021The Royals recalled Olivares from Triple-A Omaha on Friday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares figures to remain on the big-league roster and get periodic starts in center field as long as Michael Taylor is on bereavement leave.
Sep 20 2021The Royals recalled Olivares from Triple-A Omaha ahead of Monday's doubleheader with Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kansas City has designated Olivares as its 29th man for the doubleheader, so he could be sent back to Omaha once the twin bill concludes. Before his most recent demotion to Triple-A on Friday, Olivares went 8-for-41 (.195 average) with a home run, seven runs and six RBI in 18 games during a three-week stint with the big club.
Sep 17 2021Olivares was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Friday, Alec Lewis of The Athleticreports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares had seen his playing time slip in recent days and now he'll return to to Omaha for the first time since late July with Michael Taylor returning from the family medical emergency list. If Olivares doesn't return to the majors during the season's final two weeks, he'll conclude the campaign with a .224/.280/.398 slash line, five homers and 12 RBI.
Sep 14 2021Olivares is not starting Tuesday against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares remains without an everyday role as he'll sit for the second contest in a row and the fourth time in the last five games. Hunter Dozier starts in right field Tuesday with Ryan O'Hearn set to serve as the DH.
Sep 12 2021Olivares is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Twins, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An 0-for-4 performance Saturday has Olivares at 5-for-24 with one RBI and three walks since the beginning of September. Ryan O'Hearn is playing right field and batting seventh Sunday.
Sep 10 2021Olivares is not starting Friday's game against the Twins, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares will sit for the second night in a row after going 3-for-12 with two runs scored while starting the previous four games. Hunter Dozier starts in right field Friday.
Sep 9 2021Olivares isn't starting Thursday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares went 3-for-7 with a run across the last two games, but he'll get a breather in Thursday's series finale. Hunter Dozier will start in right field while Hanser Alberto enters the lineup at third base.
Sep 6 2021Olivares will start in right field and bat cleanup Monday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Starting for the seventh time in nine games, Olivares looks to have settled in as the Royals' primary right fielder over Ryan O'Hearn since being called up from Triple-A Omaha on Aug. 27. Olivares has produced a pedestrian .215/.267/.418 over 86 plate appearances, but as a 25-year-old who had some repute as a prospect, the Royals are expected to give him a long look in September.
Sep 4 2021Olivares was removed from the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox but does not appear to be injured. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares' removal is the indirect result of the Royals' decision that Salvador Perez is ready to hit but not to catch after taking a foul ball off his neck Friday. He'll shift behind the plate to the designated hitter spot, pushing Carlos Santana to first base and Ryan O'Hearn to Olivares' spot in right field. Cam Gallagher takes Olivares' spot in the lineup and will catch in place of Perez.
Sep 1 2021Olivares is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares will take a seat after going hitless in 10 at-bats while starting in each of the past three games. With Adalberto Mondesi (oblique) returning from the injured list Wednesday and expected to see most of his initial starts at designated hitter, Olivares could lose out on reps while Hunter Dozier and Ryan O'Hearn pick up more work in right field.
Aug 28 2021Olivares went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run and a sacrifice fly in Friday's 12-inning victory versus Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares entered the contest as a defensive replacement in the seventh inning. In his first plate appearance, he registered a 10th-inning sacrifice fly that gave the Royals a brief lead. Olivares then belted a two-run homer in the 12th frame and that lead held up, as the Mariners could manage only one run in the bottom of the inning. The 25-year-old has gotten only 58 at-bats this year, but he's demonstrated good power in the limited sample, going deep five times. He's also notched nine RBI, eight runs and two stolen bases.
Aug 27 2021Olivares was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jarrod Dyson was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays on Friday, so Olivares will join the major-league roster as outfield depth. He's appeared in 20 big-league games this season and has slashed .246/.283/.456 with four homers, seven runs and six RBI.
Aug 10 2021Olivares was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares has been effective enough in limited action this season, hitting .246/.283/.456 with four homers and two steals in 60 plate appearances. With Andrew Benintendi healthy again after battling a shoulder issue, Olivares is apparently no longer needed, with the Royals calling up reliever Joel Payamps to take his place on the roster.
Aug 9 2021Olivares isn't starting Monday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares had started each of the last two games, and he went 0-for-7 with a strikeout. Ryan O'Hearn will take over in right field while Salvador Perez serves as the designated hitter.
Aug 6 2021Olivares will sit Friday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares' reward for homering in back-to-back games and in four of his last six major-league appearances is a trip to the bench. Ryan O'Hearn will move out to right field with the designated hitter unavailable under National League rules.
Aug 5 2021Olivares went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 9-1 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder drew the start in left field Wednesday with Andrew Benintendi (shoulder) sidelined. Olivares went yard in the second inning off White Sox starter Lucas Giolito. Regular playing time has suited Olivares well lately, as he's racked up four hits, including two long balls, in his last 11 at-bats. He's displayed both power (13 homers) and speed (12 stolen bases) in 52 games with Triple-A Omaha this year, so he could have some appeal in deeper fantasy formats if those skills translate at the major-league level.
Aug 3 2021Olivares went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-1 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares has gone 3-for-7 in his last two games, which coincides with him taking on a larger role. The 25-year-old is up to two stolen bases in as many attempts this year. He should remain in the lineup most of the time as long as he hits reasonably well, while Jarrod Dyson could also challenge for playing time in right field.
Aug 1 2021Olivares went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-1 loss to Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old was the only Royal to produce multiple hits Sunday. Olivares is up to two homers, three RBI, five runs scored and a stolen base through 39 plate appearances. He figures to get a chance as the everyday right fielder after Jorge Soler was traded to Atlanta.
Jul 31 2021Olivares was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares returned to the minors in early July, and he slashed .243/.325/.527 with five home runs, a triple, four doubles, 14 runs, eight RBI and a stolen base in 19 games since then. The 25-year-old has recorded 13 home runs and 12 stolen bases across 52 minor-league games this year and will attempt to carve out playing time after Jorge Soler was traded to Atlanta on Friday.
Jul 4 2021The Royals optioned Olivares to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old's fourth stint on the big-league roster in 2021 comes to an end, as the Royals needed room to reinstate Andrew Benintendi (ribs) from the injured list. After going 1-for-3 with a homer Saturday, Olivares is hitting .242 in 33 big-league at-bats this year, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him recalled again at some point this season.
Jun 30 2021Olivares was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares was sent to the minors in mid-June, but he'll return to the major-league roster after Emmanuel Rivera (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. He'll start in left field and bat seventh Wednesday. He could see playing time in the outfield if Hunter Dozier takes on increased time at third base in Rivera's absence.
Jun 17 2021Olivares was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares appeared in one game during his most recent stint with the Royals and went 1-for-5 with a run and a strikeout. The 25-year-old should see more consistent at-bats in the minors and could return to the Royals as a depth option at some point.
Jun 14 2021Olivares was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares was sent down last week and went 5-for-14 with a homer, five runs, two RBI and six strikeouts in three games with Triple-A Omaha. He'll now return to the major-league roster and could see playing time in left field after Andrew Benintendi (rib) was placed on the injured list. He's starting in left field and batting seventh against the Tigers on Monday.
Jun 9 2021The Royals optioned Olivares to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old went 1-for-7 with two strikeouts after being recalled June 6, and he now returns to the minors to get more consistent playing time. Olivares appears to have quite a fluid role in the organization, as this is his second time being optioned in the last week.
Jun 6 2021Olivares was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday, Josh Vernier of 610 Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares was sent to Omaha on Thursday but will now head back to the big leagues with Adalberto Mondesi (hamstring) landing on the IL. The outfielder has gone 4-for-11 with a pair of runs scored and a stolen base across three games in the big leagues this season. He'll start in right field and bat sixth Sunday against the Twins, according to Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City.
Jun 3 2021Olivares was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares was promoted Sunday and went 4-for-11 with two runs and a stolen base during his brief time in the majors, but it wasn't enough to retain a roster spot in favor of a fresh bullpen arm. Ronald Bolanos was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Jun 1 2021Olivares went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 7-3 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares got the start again Monday and managed to get on twice while stealing the first base of his young career. The 25-year-old has notched three singles, been hit by a pitch, stolen a bag and scored twice in his first eight plate appearances of the season. Olivares could be a regular in the lineup for now, as Jorge Soler has been dealing with right groin discomfort since leaving Saturday's game against the Twins.
May 30 2021Olivares was recalled from Triple-A Omaha and is starting in right field Sunday at Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old was unable to make the Opening Day roster but will join the big-league club for his season debut in the closing stages of May. Olivares made his major-league debut in 2020 and had a .240/.267/.375 slash line with three home runs and 10 RBI in 101 plate appearances.
Mar 11 2021Olivares was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares played a fairly considerable role on the big-league club in 2020, racking up 101 plate appearances across 31 games while hitting .240/.267/.375. However, after the team acquired Andrew Benintendi, Michael Taylor and Jarrod Dyson this offseason, his chances to earn regular playing time shrunk. Despite the demotion, Olivares should have the chance to return to the majors to contribute at various times throughout the campaign.
Sep 25 2020Olivares sits for the third straight game Friday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares has gone just 3-for-18 at the plate over his last seven games. He'll remain on the bench in this one, with Franchy Cordero starting in center field.
Sep 24 2020Olivares isn't starting Thursday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares will take a seat for a second consecutive game during the series opener against Detroit. Alex Gordon will take over in left field.
Sep 23 2020Olivares is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Cardinals, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Franchy Cordero (wrist) was activated off the injured list Wednesday and will immediate enter the starting lineup. Olivares could see less playing time over the final few games of the season with Cordero now healthy.
Sep 21 2020Olivares is not in the lineup Monday against the Cardinals, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares sits for just the third time since joining the Royals in a trade from the Padres at the deadline. He owns a decent enough .720 OPS in 14 games for his new team, though he has just two hits in his last seven contests. Bubba Starling starts in center field in his absence.
Sep 19 2020Olivares isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares will get a breather after going 0-for-12 with one strikeout over the past four games. Nick Heath will take over in center field Saturday.
Sep 13 2020Olivares is not in the lineup Sunday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares started the past seven games and went 9-for-27 with two homers, a triple, three runs and five RBI during that stretch, but he'll take a seat Sunday. Nick Heath receives the start in center field in the series finale.
Sep 10 2020Olivares went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Thursday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares took Aaron Civale deep in the sixth inning for his third home run of the season and second as a Royal. He's enjoyed regular playing time since being dealt from the Padres and has collected at least one hit in all seven of his starts. Overall, the 24-year-old is hitting .277/.298/.477 across 67 plate appearances.
Sep 6 2020Olivares went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Sunday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares took Steve Cishek deep in the seventh inning to record his second homer of the season. It was his first home run since joining the Royals as part of a trade deadline deal, though he had multi-hit efforts in each of his previous two starts with the club. Olivares should get plenty of chances to play in the outfield to close the season, giving him the opportunity to showcase both his power and speed upside.
Sep 3 2020Olivares was called up and will start in center field while batting sixth Thursday against the White Sox, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was traded to Kansas City as the headliner in the trade that sent Trevor Rosenthal to the Padres. The trade gives Olivares a much better chance of getting everyday at-bats, and it's encouraging to see the righty hitter getting his first start for his new team against right-hander Dylan Cease. Olivares' sprint speed ranks in the 92nd percentile, so he should be a threat on the bases. He also boasts notable pop, hitting 18 home runs while stealing 35 bases in 127 games at Double-A last year.
Aug 29 2020Olivares, along with a player to be named later, is being traded to Kansas City in exchange for Trevor Rosenthal, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares was one of the top-ranked prospect outfielders in the Padres' farm system but did not showcase any eye-popping ability during his time with the Padres this season. He hit .176/.222/.294 with a home run and three RBI in 34 at-bats but does possess the speed and arm strength to play any of the three outfield positions. The Royals have an aging Alex Gordon in left field -- Gordon is currently struggling at the plate with a .196/.267/.315 slash line across 92 at-bats. There are no guarantees that Olivares takes over the 13-year-old veteran's spot in left, but there's definitely a chance he could compete for playing time there right away if he receives a callup.
Aug 19 2020Olivares was optioned to San Diego's alternate camp site Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares has struggled across 13 appearances for the Padres this season, slashing .176/.222/.194 with one home run and a 2:14 BB:K. He'll remain on the team's taxi squad for the time being. Michel Baez was recalled in a corresponding move.
Aug 7 2020Olivares went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Friday's win over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The three runs scored by the Padres in this game came through solo home runs, and Olivares' bomb was the nail in the coffin for San Diego in this low-scoring win. This was Olivares' first long ball of the season but, as a part-time player, he might not have a lot of fantasy value outside of the deepest formats.
Aug 5 2020Olivares remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares had seen a fair amount of playing time in right field to begin the year, but he'll be on the bench for a fourth consecutive game Wednesday. Wil Myers will shift to right field with Greg Garcia starting as the designated hitter and batting seventh.
Aug 4 2020Olivares remains on the bench Tuesday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares had started three times in a span of four games last week but has now been on the bench for three straight. He's gone just 4-for-17 at the plate this season.
Aug 3 2020Olivares isn't in the lineup Monday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares has seen a fair share of playing time in right field to begin the season, but he'll play a bench role for the third time in the past four games. Wil Myers will start in right field with Abraham Almonte serving as the designated hitter and batting seventh.
Aug 2 2020Olivares is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rather than leaning on the struggling Josh Naylor as its primary designated hitter, San Diego has deployed a rotation of players at that spot, including outfielders Wil Myers and Tommy Pham. That's allowed Olivares to start three of the past four games in the outfield, but he'll be relegated to the bench in the series finale in Colorado since an infielder (Manny Machado) is serving as the DH on Sunday.
Jul 30 2020Olivares went 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored Wednesday in the Padres' 7-6 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Tommy Pham moving to designated hitter and Josh Naylor getting the day off, Olivares was able to pick up his third start of the season and took advantage. The rookie is off to a 4-for-9 start to his big-league career and could be in store for more regular action if the Padres elect to phase out Naylor, who has slashed a lackluster .244/.310/.395 (86 wRC+) over his 284 MLB plate appearances to date.
Jul 25 2020Olivares went 1-for-3 with a walk and a double in the Padres' 5-1 win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old played right field and hit seventh for the Padres in his big-league debut. He was picked off and caught stealing second base in the sixth inning. Olivares was successful on 35 of 45 attempts at Double-A Amarillo last season and had a .283/.349/.453 line to go with those 35 steals, so he would seem to have some upside if Wil Myers ends up DH'ing more than expected.
Jul 23 2020Olivares is included on the Padres' Opening Day roster. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Olivares had been trending toward a roster spot after strong performances in both spring training and summer camp, and San Diego rewarded his impressive play by including him on the active roster. The 24-year-old could get a fair amount of playing time this season, especially if the team uses him in a semi-platoon with Trent Grisham.
Jul 19 2020Olivares could start one of the Padres' first two games of the year when they face lefty starters Madison Bumgarner and Robbie Ray, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cassavell's prediction suggests Olivares is a strong candidate to open the year on the 30-man roster. The righty-hitting outfielder would be spelling lefty-hitting Trent Grisham in center field if he did start one of those first two games. Olivares actually had reverse platoon splits last year in the minors, so he could eventually carve out a larger role if players ahead of him on the depth chart struggle or get injured.