Despite a promising start, the 2021 Royals are far out of contention here in August. Without a playoff spot to pursue, the team should be looking to next year, or at least the near future, to figure out which players will be retained for the next competitive Royals ballclub.
The trade of Jorge Soler to Atlanta opened up a spot for outfielder Edward Olivares, who was brought back to the roster on August 1. It has been a yo-yo season for Olivares, who has been recalled from the minors on five separate occasions this year. But in his time in the minors he has flourished, hitting .