MJ Melendez
C,LF,RF - Kansas City Royals
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MJ Melendez is out of the starting lineup for the Royals Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
Melendez will get a day of rest with a left-hander on the mound for Oakland. Darion Blanco will patrol left field and hit seventh.
MJ Melendez went 3-for-4 in the Royals' narrow 2-1 win over the Angels.
Fantasy Impact
Despite not contributing to the runs or RBIs, Melendez's performance was a bright spot in a tightly contested game. This outing could be a sign of turning things around for Melendez, who has been struggling with a batting average of just .202 over 35 games this season. His ability to hit safely three times in one game might help boost his confidence and potentially kickstart a more consistent hitting streak. However, fantasy managers should remain cautious, as his season-long metrics, including a low .278 wOBA and .244 BABIP, suggest that he still has significant room for improvement.
MJ Melendez is not in the starting lineup for the Royals Monday.
Fantasy Impact
Melendez will get a day off with the Blue Jays sending left-hander Yusei Kikuchi to the mound Monday. Darion Blanco will patrol left field and bat ninth.
MJ Melendez had a productive outing in the Royals' 9-4 victory over the Orioles, going 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs scored.
Fantasy Impact
This performance highlighted his ability to contribute significantly to the Royals' offense, particularly with his power hitting. Despite a modest .242 batting average for the season, Melendez's slugging capabilities are evident with his tally of four home runs and 12 RBI in just 18 games. His wOBA of .354 suggests he's been quite effective at creating runs when he does connect, making him a valuable asset in fantasy lineups, especially in formats that reward power statistics. However, his high strikeout rate of .243 remains a concern for consistency. Fantasy managers should consider Melendez a high-risk, high-reward option moving forward.
MJ Melendez is back in the lineup for the Kansas City Royals against the New York Mets Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
Melendez returns after sitting out Saturday for rest, patrolling left field and batting fifth against the Mets Sunday.
