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Royals Select Nate Eaton

By Anthony Franco | August 4, 2022 at 4:28pm CDT

The Royals have selected Nate Eaton onto the big league roster, per a club announcement. Maikel García was optioned to Triple-A Omaha to open an active roster spot, while the team transferred outfielder Edward Olivares from the 10-day to the 60-day injured list to create a spot on the 40-man roster.

Eaton is up for the second time this season, although this promotion should be more lasting than his previous stint. The 25-year-old was called up as one of a swath of virus substitutes during the Royals road series in Toronto. He collected two hits (including his first MLB home run) in 12 at-bats. As a designated substitute, he was returned to the minors without occupying a 40-man roster spot at the end of the series.

This time, Eaton’s promotion involves the more typical contract selection. He’d now have to pass through waivers for Kansas City to remove him from the 40-man, although it’s likely the retooling club will give him a decent leash for the stretch run. The former 21st-rounder is having a breakout year in the upper minors. He started the season relatively slowly, hitting .271/.331/.400 through 37 games at Double-A Northwest Arkansas. He nevertheless received a bump to Triple-A Omaha at the end of May, and he’s taken to the minors highest level well. Through 209 plate appearances there, Eaton is hitting .303/.373/.524 with nine home runs and stolen bases apiece.

Eaton would’ve been eligible for the Rule 5 draft this winter, and Kansas City will give him a 40-man spot a couple months early to get a look at him down the stretch. He’s played primarily third base and right field in the minors, with brief stints in left and center field. That bit of defensive flexibility should give manager Mike Matheny a few possibilities to get his bat into the lineup.

Olivares just landed on the IL a few weeks ago with a left quad strain. It’s evidently a severe injury, as the Royals rather quickly ruled him out for a couple months. He’ll be eligible to return 60 days from the time of his original placement on July 22, but even a best-case scenario would see him log around more weeks of action this year. The righty-hitting outfielder has had a nice showing in 36 games this season, hitting .303/.358/.434 with a trio of longballs.

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  1. thebaseball

    1 year ago

    Hopefully whatever Nate is eatin is good

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    • Ham Fighter

      1 year ago

      He’s been eating poo in the majors so far

      Reply
  2. JimmyForum

    1 year ago

    The Chiefs and the Royals will finish last in their division. I was on the record a few weeks ago during my appearance on Tucker Carlson Tonight stating that all Kansas City sports franchises need to move to Kansas to legitimize themselves and I also called for an independent investigation on some of George Brett’s business dealings. Its beyond time that the chain of hair restoration offices he runs are required to be regulated, licensed, and insured.

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    • rapidrobert19

      1 year ago

      Whut???!!

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    • Ham Fighter

      1 year ago

      Cool story bro

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      Reply
      • JimmyForum

        1 year ago

        Sorry for leaving the cliffhanger, however I had to cut it short as the reception on my boat is spotty when we drift out in international waters. The full story will be on my nationality syndicated podcast dropping Monday.

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    • JDC

      1 year ago

      CHIEFS ARE NOT FINISHING LAST!!! 12-5 finish for the season.

      Reply
    • KCMOWHOA

      1 year ago

      Kevin Kietzman?!?!?

      Reply
  3. put it in the books

    1 year ago

    He was the best Maikel in the league.

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    Reply
  4. twentyfivemanroster

    1 year ago

    I thought Drew Waters would be the next outfielder up for the Royals. He’s been a beast since the ATL/KC trade.

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    • royalsfan4

      1 year ago

      I’ve heard the Royals want to keep him in AAA this year to boost his confidence, and work on the things thatve been holding him back. Then give him a shot in Spring Training.

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