AL Central: Waters making case for another shot

Kansas City Royals

The team has gotten very little production out of its outfielders, as the group has combined for a .267 wOBA that is tied for second-worst in the league. Kyle Isbel (OF, KC) has maintained his ct% gains from last season, but has really been scuffling, with a .206/.229/.324 line to date. A 22% h% hasn't helped, but he's not hitting the ball hard and sports a 2% BB%. 

Hunter Renfroe (OF, KC) has been given plenty of opportunity as well, but he boasts a woeful .492 OPS over 72 PA. His power metrics declined in 2023 and have really bottomed out this season, to the point where the team may need to soon move on from the 32-year-old.

Meanwhile, Drew Waters (OF, KC) has been tearing it up down at Triple-A where he has a...

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