Royals Prospect Caglianone Shines, Promotion Debated

Kansas City Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone, the sixth overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft and a former Florida Gators star, has drawn attention in Double-A with his first career multi-homer game and a home run streak spanning three consecutive games. He is slashing .330/.406/.606 with eight home runs and a Texas League-leading 31 RBIs in 28 games, fueling comparisons to elite sluggers. The Royals, despite struggles with power at the major league level, are proceeding cautiously with his development. Caglianone has begun seeing time in right field to enhance his versatility and potentially quicken his path to the majors. Calls for his immediate promotion, including from former Royals all-star Eric Hosmer, have grown louder given his dominant minor league performance. However, GM J.J. Picollo insists that ensuring Caglianone's long-term growth and readiness remains the organization's top priority.