MJ Melendez Hitting Leadoff Monday
2 years agoKansas City Royals catcher/outfielder MJ Melendez is hitting leadoff and catching Monday night versus the Toronto Blue Jays. One of the more interesting fantasy players due to his high upside and defensive versatility, Melendez has gone hitless in three games to begin the season but Monday marks the first time he will see action behind the plate as Salvador Perez will sit out of the series opener. The 24-year-old appeared in 129 games with the Royals last season and hit .217 with 18 home runs, two steals, and a 706 OPS across 534 trips to the plate. Melendez certainly boasts 20-homer upside this season as he will see nearly everyday action as a fantastic dynasty league asset moving forward.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com