The Royals announced they have optioned outfielder MJ Melendez to Triple-A Omaha to make room for the return of outfielder Mark Canha. Melendez was off to a brutal 4-for-47 (.085) start this year with 1 home run and 1 RBI. He had struck out in 38 percent of his plate appearances this season.
Melendez hit 41 home runs in the minors in 2021, but has struggled to reach that potential in the big leagues. He has been a starter the last three seasons for the Royals, but has seen his OPS+ decline each season and he has had negative Wins Above Replacement value in his career.