Slugger with 33 Career Home Runs Freed After Royal Team's Release Decision
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The Kansas City Royals have shuffled their roster ahead of their divisional duel against the Detroit Tigers, with significant moves impacting both their pitching and offensive lines.
Having reinstated Seth Lugo from the injured list, the Royals have bid farewell to former outfield prospect Hunter Renfroe, who failed to secure a place amidst the team and was subsequently released after going unclaimed on waivers.
Renfroe, a nine-year MLB veteran, has donned the jerseys of the San Diego Padres, Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Angels, and Cincinnati Reds during his career. His most substantial success came with the Padres in 2019 when he hit 33 home runs. However, his numbers have dwindled recently, recording 15 homers for the Royals last season and struggling to make an impact this season with only 18 hits in 99 at-bats.
The Royals, hopeful for better results, have chosen to part ways with Renfroe, a decision likely spurred on by the imminent arrival of promising prospect Jac Caglianone, currently tearing apart the minor leagues.
Caglianone, the No. 10 ranked prospect in baseball, is showing remarkable skill following his promotion from Double-A to Triple-A on May 18th. In Double-A, he exhibited a .322 batting average with nine home runs and 43 RBIs in just 38 games. With aggression on his side, he has carried this impressive form into Triple-A, hitting .324 with five home runs and 10 RBIs in nine games. If called up by the Royals, he may team up with fellow prospect Bobby Witt Jr.
[Editor's Note: It was not possible to confirm the impact of Hunter Renfroe's salary or the potential debut of Jac Caglianone from the provided data.]
Rumors are circulating about the Kansas City Royals' baseball roster, as Renfroe's departure could pave the way for the MLB debut of promising prospect Jac Caglianone, currently impressing in the minor leagues. Despite Renfroe's nine-year MLB career with various sports teams, his recent performance with the Royals has been lackluster, with only 18 hits in 99 at-bats this season.
