Freddy Fermin

Freddy Fermin is in the Royals’ starting lineup Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Fermin will be behind the plate and bat eighth for the Royals Monday. With Salvador Perez nursing a groin/hip injury, it is possible that Fermin could see an uptick in playing time.

Royals catcher Freddy Fermin is in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

Fermin didn't appear in the series-opening loss on Monday but will return behind the plate and hit eighth on Tuesday. He hit .281 with nine home runs across 70 games with the Royals last season.

Freddy Fermin agreed to a deal for the 2024 season with the Royals to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Fermin is recovering from season-ending surgery last September to repair a left middle finger fracture. He remains the backup to Salvador Perez behind the plate for the Royals.

Freddy Fermin hit a pair of home runs and drove in two runs on Saturday against the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

Fermin is now hitting .308/.346/.538 on the season with eight home runs. He should continue to see more playing time for the Royals.

Freddy Fermin had a standout performance on Saturday, going 3-for-3 at the plate with three RBI, two runs scored, and a home run to help lead the Royals to a 9-4 victory over the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

Fermin's big day at the plate was a much-needed boost for his season-long stats, as he entered the game with a .232 batting average and just three home runs on the year. Despite his struggles this season, Fermin's performance on Saturday showed that he has the potential to be a key contributor for the Royals moving forward.