Royals' Matt Reynolds making season debut Tuesday
The Kansas City Royals purchased the contract of infielder Matt Reynolds from their alternate site.
Reynolds is replacing Jorge Soler (oblique) on the active roster. He will start on third base and bat sixth Tuesday against right-hander Triston McKenzie and the Cleveland Indians. Reynolds, 29, hasn't played in the majors since 2018. Maikel Franco bat cleanup as the Royals' designated hitter in place of a slumping Ryan O'Hearn. Adalberto Mondesi has been moved up to No. 2 in the order, followed by Hunter Dozier.
Reynolds owns a .223/.295/.340 career batting line with 4 homers, 9 doubles, 19 RBI, and 24 scores over 240 plate appearances in the majors. Per numberFire's MLB Heat Map, the Royals have the second-lowest implied total (3.55 runs) on Tuesday's slate.
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