Drew Waters

The Royals optioned OF Drew Waters to Triple-A Omaha.

Fantasy Impact

Waters gets sent down to Triple-A with Luke Maile called up to add depth behind the plate for Kansas City.

Drew Waters went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in the Royals’ win over the Rays on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Waters is slowly easing into more at-bats, now slashing .188/.316 over just 16 at-bats this season. His plate discipline and athletic upside make him a name to monitor, but he remains a watchlist candidate in most formats unless his role expands.

Drew Waters went 3-for-4 with a home run, an RBI, two runs scored, and a strikeout in Tuesday’s win.

Fantasy Impact

Waters raised his average to .273 with nine hits, two RBI, and one home run across 33 at-bats. This performance could spark more consistent playing time, and he’s a deep-league pickup with power-speed intrigue.

Drew Waters is in the Royals lineup on Wednesday against the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

Waters is batting seventh and starting in right field. He is 2-for-11 to start the season at the plate.

Drew Waters is not in the Royals lineup on Tuesday against the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

Waters went hitless in Monday's loss. MJ Melendez is back in left field for the Royals.