The Royals released Renfroe on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Renfroe went unclaimed off waivers after being DFA'd by Kansas City on Friday, and he'll now be pushed out of the organization. The 33-year-old outfielder is currently having the worst season of his career, slashing .182/.241/.242 across 108 plate appearances, and he's unlikely to attract more than a minor-league deal at this point.

The Royals designated Renfroe for assignment Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Renfroe opened the season with a regular role in Kansas City's outfield, but he started just eight of 20 games in May and has now been removed from the big-league roster. The 33-year-old struggled to a .182/.241/.242 slash line in 108 plate appearances after fading to a .689 OPS in 120 contests last year. Given that production, plus what remains of his $7.57 million salary for 2025, Renfroe is a safe bet to pass through waivers unclaimed.

Renfroe is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Renfroe will come off the bench for the fourth time in the last five games and appears to be falling into a reserve role for the Royals. Drew Waters is making the start in right field and batting seventh against starter Dean Kremer. Renfroe is off to a miserable start at the plate this season, slashing .167/.243/.197 with no home runs, four RBI, and a 7:16 BB:K across 74 plate appearances.

Renfroe is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest in Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Renfroe has now been out of the lineup three times across the Royals' last four games. Mark Canha is covering right field and batting seventh in the series finale.

Renfroe is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Renfroe is out of the starting lineup for the second consecutive game, as his leash appears to be shortening after a tough start to the season. The veteran right fielder is slashing just .177/.257/.210 with just two doubles, zero home runs, four RBI and a 7:14 BB:K across 70 trips to the plate. Drew Waters is in right field and batting seventh Tuesday.

Renfroe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Renfroe started the first two games of the series and will head to the bench Sunday after going 1-for-5 with an RBI, which gives him a .450 OPS through 68 plate appearances this year. Cavan Biggio will replace him in the lineup at designated hitter while Drew Waters shifts to right field.

Renfroe isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Renfroe showed signs of life at the plate with a 2-for-3 performance in the early game, but he'll grab a seat on the bench to conclude Thursday's festivities. His absence will allow Mark Canha to start in right field and bat seventh against right-hander Chase Dollander.

Renfroe isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Renfroe is slashing just .130/.231/.152 on the season and has seen his playing time diminish recently as a result. He'll step aside again Saturday so Maikel Garcia can start in right field while Michael Massey covers second base, putting Salvador Perez at DH and Freddy Fermin behind the plate.

Renfroe is not in the lineup for Thursday's tilt in Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Renfroe has now started only three of the last nine games against right-handed pitching and hasn't started consecutive contests over that span. Cavan Biggio will patrol right field and hit seventh for Kansas City.

Renfroe is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Renfroe is out of the lineup against a right-hander for the third time in four games after an 0-for-3 performance in Tuesday's 4-2 loss brought his season-long batting line down to .119/.213/.143 over 47 plate appearances. While Renfroe continues to languish, the Royals will likely continue to give opportunities to Cavan Biggio and Drew Waters in right field as they look to see whether either player can offer more of a boost to the offense.