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Billy Butler | Designated Hitter
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Kansas City Royals
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27
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Ht / Wt:
6'1' / 240
Bats / Throws:
Right / Right
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2011: $5 million, 2012-14: $8 million, 2015: $12.5 million club option w/ $1 buyout, 2016: Free Agent
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Billy Butler followed up Monday's 5-for-5 game by collecting a solo homer and an RBI double Tuesday against the Angels.
Of course, Butler is hot now, and he's capable of staying that way for a while. But there's also been a subtle change recently that's given him a little more fantasy value. Now that Jarrod Dyson is starting in center field, he can't well pinch-run for Butler in the late innings of games. Last year, Butler was driven in just 43 times all season, a ridiculously low total for a No. 3-No. 4 hitter. He'll never be a big asset in that category, but he will score a few more times this year if he's not run for so often.
May 15 - 12:58 AM
Billy Butler abused the Angels on Monday, going 5-for-5 with a pair of doubles, five RBI and two runs scored in an 11-4 win.
A welcome sign for his owners, whom Butler had frustrated to the tune of a .228 average and only four homers entering Monday's game. His monster contest raised his average by 33 points, from .228 to .261, and pulled Butler out of a 2-for-23 valley.
May 14 - 3:12 AM
Billy Butler swatted his fourth homer of the year but it wasn't enough to overcome the Yankees on Saturday.
The solo shot off Andy Pettitte in the fourth inning was Butler's only hit in four at-bats. He's off to a bit of a slow start this season, now batting .236/.361/.391 with four homers and 20 RBI through 33 games. A career .298/.362/.464 hitter, he should come alive soon.
May 11 - 9:54 PM
Billy Butler went 3-for-5 Wednesday in the Royals' 9-8 victory over the Rays.
Butler got off to a slow start but has been heating up in recent weeks, batting .361 (13-for-36) in his past 10 games. His power stroke is still missing -- he's hit just three home runs -- but that will come with time, too. In his prime and with a good lineup around him, Butler is still a must-start in all formats.
May 2 - 12:20 AM
Billy Butler homers, doubles for Royals
May 15 - 12:58 AM
Butler goes 5-for-5 with 5 RBI, 2 runs scored
May 14 - 3:12 AM
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May 11 - 9:54 PM
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May 2 - 12:20 AM
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0
37
2012
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@ HOU
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4
0
0
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0
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0
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May 21
@ HOU
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4
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0
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May 18
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2
0
0
0
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0
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C
1
Salvador Perez
Sidelined
Salvador Perez (hip) is not in the Royals' starting lineup on Wednesday night against the Astros.
Perez also sat out Tuesday after bruising his right hip Monday while sliding into a dugout post at Minute Maid Park. The Royals are hoping that he will be able to play in Thursday's series opener against the Angels.
May 22
2
George Kottaras
1B
1
Eric Hosmer
2B
1
Chris Getz
2
Elliot Johnson
3
Miguel Tejada
SS
1
Alcides Escobar
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1
Mike Moustakas
LF
1
Alex Gordon
CF
1
Lorenzo Cain
2
Jarrod Dyson
D.L.
Jarrod Dyson has been diagnosed with a mild high ankle sprain and is expected to be sidelined for 2-to-4 weeks.
The 28-year-old speedster had been off to a decent start this season, hitting .268/.286/.561 with a homer, eight RBI and six stolen bases through his first 41 at-bats. While the timetable for recovery is short, any injury to the ankle is something to very closely monitor for a player such as Dyson who derives all of his fantasy value from his speed. David Lough could be worth a look in very deep leagues while Dyson is out.
May 17
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6
Danny Duffy
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Danny Duffy (elbow) threw 20 pitches in an extended spring training game on Saturday.
It was Duffy's second game appearance in extended spring as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery. The Royals are hopeful that the lefty will be able to throw five innings on the anniversary date of his surgery (June 13), though it will be later than that before he's ready to join the rotation.
Apr 28
7
Felipe Paulino
D.L.
Felipe Paulino (elbow) threw 25 pitches of live batting practice on Saturday.
It's Paulino's second such session as he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery. The Royals are hoping that Paulino will be able to throw five innings on the anniversary date of his surgery (July 3), but it will be later than that before he's ready to rejoin the rotation.
Apr 28
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R
1
Greg Holland
2
Kelvin Herrera
3
Aaron Crow
4
Tim Collins
5
Luke Hochevar
6
J.C. Gutierrez
7
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