Drew Waters OF KC Fri 7/4/25 8:40 PM
Drew Waters
OF KC
The Royals optioned Waters to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Waters has been in a slump at the plate recently, going 1-for-19 since June 24. His struggles will ultimately cost him his place on the active roster and open up playing time in the outfield for Nick Loftin, John Rave and Mark Canha. Luke Maile was selected from Omaha to fill the open roster spot.
Drew Waters OF KC Thu 7/3/25 6:05 PM
Drew Waters
OF KC
Waters isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Waters will get a chance to regroup Thursday after going just 1-for-19 with nine strikeouts over his last nine games. Nick Loftin will start in left field and bat seventh while Waters sits.
Drew Waters OF KC Tue 7/1/25 6:04 PM
Drew Waters
OF KC
Waters isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Waters will get a breather Tuesday after going 1-for-8 with two walks and three strikeouts across his last three starts. His absence will allow John Rave to pick up a start in left field while batting eighth.
Drew Waters OF KC Wed 6/25/25 5:44 PM
Drew Waters
OF KC
Waters is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Jac Caglianone and Kyle Isbel appear to be locked into near-everyday roles in right field and center field, respectively, but left field still looks to be more of a revolving door for Kansas City. Waters had been included in the lineup in the last three games and started in left field in the most recent two contests, but he'll give way to John Rave on Wednesday. Dating back to the start of June, Waters has slashed just .188/.250/.188 with one stolen base, four runs and one RBI over a stretch of 19 games.
Drew Waters OF KC Wed 6/18/25 7:17 PM
Drew Waters
OF KC
Waters is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Waters is batting just .200/.243/.200 with a 29.7 percent strikeout rate since the beginning of June and appears to be fading into a part-time role. He'll hit the bench Wednesday for the fourth time in six contests.
Drew Waters OF KC Sun 6/15/25 2:13 PM
Drew Waters
OF KC
Waters is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Waters is on the bench for the third time in four games and could be slipping out of a starting job after slashing .167/.219/.167 in 11 contests this month. Mark Canha will spell Waters in left field Sunday, but Nick Loftin -- who is filling in at second base for Jonathan India (shoulder) on Sunday -- could end up being the primary replacement for Waters.
Drew Waters OF KC Fri 6/13/25 3:28 PM
Drew Waters
OF KC
Waters is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the A's.
EDGE Analysis
Waters is absent from the starting nine for a second consecutive game as Nick Loftin fills in at left. Waters is 5-for-25 (.200) with three runs scored and a stolen base in June.
Drew Waters OF KC Thu 6/12/25 3:23 PM
Drew Waters
OF KC
Waters isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Waters will take a seat for Thursday's series finale after going 1-for-6 with three strikeouts through the first two games. His absence will allow Nick Loftin to pick up a start in left field while batting seventh.
Drew Waters OF KC Sun 6/8/25 12:43 PM
Drew Waters
OF KC
Waters is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Waters started the first two games of the series and will take a seat Sunday after going 2-for-6 with two strikeouts and a caught stealing. John Rave will start in left field and bat eighth in the series finale.
Drew Waters OF KC Mon 5/26/25 12:00 PM
Drew Waters
OF KC
Waters isn't part of the starting nine for Monday's game against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Waters is slated to see more action in right field due to the departures of Hunter Renfroe and Cavan Biggio, but he won't draw the start Monday. The recently recalled John Rave will make his MLB debut and man right field in place of Waters.