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The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded for outfielder Edward Olivares from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for minor-league infielder Deivis Nadal. Olivares brings some upside to the Pirates' outfield and adds depth to their roster. The trade is seen as a win for the Pirates, as they acquire a solid outfield option while giving up a lower-level prospect.
The Kansas City Royals have made changes to their outfield, with Drew Waters returning from the bereavement list, Edward Olivares being demoted to Triple-A, and Bubba Thompson being claimed off waivers. Waters, who has struggled offensively this season, is expected to continue playing in right field. Olivares, who has been primarily used as a designated hitter, will look to improve his performance in Omaha. Thompson, known for his speed and versatility, will provide outfield depth for the Royals.
The Kansas City Royals have designated pitcher Amir Garrett for assignment, while also activating pitcher Ryan Yarbrough from the Injured List and placing outfielder Edward Olivares on the Injured List. Garrett, acquired from the Reds in 2022, had a 3.33 ERA but a 5.59 FIP this season. Yarbrough returns after being out since May due to a facial injury, while Olivares will miss two weeks with a mild oblique strain. Samad Taylor has been recalled from Triple-A Omaha, and Nicky Lopez will play outfield for the first time in his professional career.
The Kansas City Royals won their first game started by Jordan Lyles, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 9-4. Despite a shaky start, the Royals chipped away at the Rays' lead and exploded for four runs in the fourth inning. Lyles settled down and went six innings with two strikeouts and one walk. Freddy Fermin hit a three-run blast and Edward Olivares hit a solo home run to seal the win. The Royals have a chance to win a road series against the Rays tomorrow afternoon.
Edward Olivares hit a 452-foot solo homer in the eighth inning of Kansas City's 3-2 win against Washington that damaged a scoreboard at Kauffman Stadium. The massive drive darkened a small strip on the left side of the scoreboard, and smoke was seen coming from the area where the ball landed. Michael Massey's single with two outs in the ninth scored MJ Melendez to cap a late rally that lifted the Royals over the Nationals, avoiding a sweep.
Kansas City Royals' Edward Olivares hit a 452-feet home run with an exit velocity of 111 mph and a launch angle of 25 degrees, breaking the left field scoreboard and smoking it. The Royals beat the Washington Nationals, 3-2, with Michael Massey driving in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning. It was Olivares' fourth home run of the season.
Edward Olivares hits a 452-foot solo homer in the eighth inning of Kansas City's 3-2 win against the Washington Nationals that damaged a scoreboard at Kauffman Stadium. The 27-year-old Olivares connected against Chad Kuhl, tying the score at 2. It was his fourth homer of the season.
The Kansas City Royals defeated the Washington Nationals 3-2 in a walk-off win. Edward Olivares hit a 452-foot home run, the third-longest by a Royals player this year, and MJ Melendez hit a double that led to the winning run. The Royals will face the St. Louis Cardinals in their next series.