Royals Call Up Top Prospect Jac Caglianone

The Kansas City Royals have called up top prospect Jac Caglianone to the major leagues amid a struggling offense that ranks near the bottom of MLB in runs scored. The 22-year-old slugger, selected sixth overall in the 2024 draft, has impressed with a .322 batting average, 15 home runs, and 56 RBIs across Double-A and Triple-A levels. Caglianone, who played both pitching and hitting at the University of Florida before focusing on hitting, is expected to bolster the Royals' outfield and lineup as they begin a series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Despite excitement from fans and figures like Patrick Mahomes, the Royals prefer more seasoning for Caglianone but have expedited his promotion due to urgent offensive needs. His arrival is seen as a potential turning point for the Royals’ offense, which has struggled significantly this season. Caglianone's power-hitting could provide the boost the team needs to improve their run production and overall performance.