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Johnny Giavotella | Second Baseman

Team: Kansas City Royals
Age / DOB:  (25) / 7/10/1987
Ht / Wt:  5'8' / 184
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Royals optioned 2B Johnny Giavotella to Triple-A Omaha.
The writing was on the wall after Giavotella batted just .267 in 21 games this spring. Chris Getz will open the season as the Royals' starting second baseman. Mar 23 - 12:15 PM

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Johnny Giavotella - 2B - Royals

Johnny Giavotella went 3-for-4 with four RBI in the Royals' 13-2 stomping of the Giants on Saturday.

All of Giavotella's hits were singles, but they came at opportune times. The 25-year-old should get regular time at second this season and may carry value in AL-only fantasy leagues. He's batting .318 this spring.
Mar 9 - 6:05 PM
Johnny Giavotella - 2B - Royals

Johnny Giavotella and Chris Getz will both be used some in the outfield this spring.

"It’s not an experiment, but we want guys to be versatile, and those guys, we think, can handle it," Royals manager Ned Yost said. Both Giavotella and Getz, who are competing for the second base job, have some limited outfield experience from the minors. They're probably not going to be much more than emergency guys there during the regular season.
Related: Chris Getz
Source: Kansas City Star
Mar 8 - 9:49 AM
Johnny Giavotella - 2B - Royals

Johnny Giavotella singled and drove in a pair of runs in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Padres.

Giavotella had an RBI single in the third and knocked in another run on a groundout in the fifth. Chris Getz, his competition for the second base job, delivered an RBI single of his own in the seventh. The position battle is worth watching this spring, but we see Getz as the favorite.
Related: Chris Getz
Feb 28 - 6:44 PM
Johnny Giavotella - 2B - Royals

Johnny Giavotella hit an RBI single on Saturday, plating the Royals’ lone run in a loss to the Twins.

Giavotella has struggled in two stints with the Royals this season, hitting .223 with no homers and nine RBI over 112 at-bats. He has displayed a strong offensive skill set in the minor leagues, but it’s taking longer than anticipated for it to translate at the major league level.
Sat, Sep 1, 2012 07:05:00 PM
Johnny Giavotella - 2B - Royals

Royals recalled INF Johnny Giavotella from Triple-A Omaha.

Giavotella appeared in 21 games with the Royals earlier this season, and will see semi-regular starts at second base. He should get an extended look with Chris Getz (thumb surgery) on the disabled list.
Fri, Aug 17, 2012 10:57:00 PM
Johnny Giavotella - 2B - Royals

According to the Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton, Johnny Giavotella may have been summoned by the Royals.

Dutton is speculating here and not reporting. Giavotella was pulled from a Triple-A Omaha game shortly after Chris Getz suffered an injury Sunday. Assuming Getz is placed on the disabled list, Giavotella can be added to the roster without waiting the mandatory 10 days, as he was sent down earlier this week.
Related: Chris Getz
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter
Sun, Jun 17, 2012 03:39:00 PM
Johnny Giavotella - 2B - Royals

Royals optioned INF Johnny Giavotella to Triple-A Omaha.

He was sent down to make room for Chris Getz's return from the disabled list. Giavotella was called up from the minors about a month and batted just .217/.260/.261 with a .521 OPS through 73 plate appearances. He should get a longer look later this summer, though.
Tue, Jun 12, 2012 03:52:00 PM
Johnny Giavotella - 2B - Royals

Johnny Giavotella went 2-for-4 with a double and a walk versus the Indians on Wednesday.

That's the good news. The bad is that he was picked off first base and that he committed his third error at second base. Expectations are that Giavotella will be sent back to the minors when Yuniesky Betancourt comes off the DL.
Wed, May 30, 2012 03:56:00 PM
Johnny Giavotella - 2B - Royals

Royals recalled 2B Johnny Giavotella from Triple-A Omaha.

After failing to make the Royals' Opening Day roster, Giavotella was hitting .331/.408/.504 with five homers, 25 RBI and a .912 OPS over 152 plate appearances at the Triple-A level. We would recommend a pickup in deeper mixed leagues if he was playing every day, but it appears he'll be splitting playing time with Chris Getz at second base.
Wed, May 9, 2012 03:07:00 PM
Johnny Giavotella - 2B - Royals

The Royals are expected to recall second baseman Johnny Giavotella from Triple-A Omaha.

The team is holding off on an announcement until he arrives from Sacramento, so if his flight runs into any delays, an official roster move may not happen until Friday. Giavotella, 24, is hitting .331/.408/.504 with five homers, 25 RBI and a .912 OPS over 152 plate appearances at the Triple-A level this season. He'll be worth considering in deeper mixed leagues if he is given regular playing time at second base, but Chris Getz hasn't exactly played himself out of the job. The corresponding roster move isn't yet known, but Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star notes that left-hander Jonathan Sanchez has been dealing with biceps tendinitis.
Related: Jonathan Sanchez, Chris Getz, Irving Falu
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter
Wed, May 9, 2012 12:16:00 PM
Johnny Giavotella - 2B - Royals

Royals optioned INF Johnny Giavotella, OF Jarrod Dyson and RHP Vin Mazzaro to Triple-A Omaha.

Giavotella finished last season as the regular second baseman, but was outplayed this spring by Chris Getz and Yuniesky Betancourt. Mazzaro will look to resurrect his career in the minors. Dyson is organizational depth.
Sun, Mar 25, 2012 03:28:00 PM
Johnny Giavotella - 2B - Royals

Johnny Giavotella is Royals manager Ned Yost's first choice to bat in the second slot.

"He fits the spot because he has the ability to take pitches, he drives the ball the other way and he's a guy that can hit," Yost said. "This kid has hit everywhere. And if it works out, he's the best candidate for it." Kansas City's No. 2 slot is open, due to Melky Cabrera's exit to the Giants. However, to claim it, Giavotella will first have to beat out Chris Getz for the starting second base job. Alex Gordon will likely bat leadoff again. "We'll see what develops," Yost said. "I like Gordy leading off. I like somebody with some pop in his bat coming up when the lineup comes back around. He was our best on-base guy last year, and he can do a lot of things -- drive the ball out of the park, drive the gaps, .300 hitter, takes his walks, works the pitcher. He does everything you want a leadoff guy to do."
Related: Alex Gordon, Chris Getz
Source: MLB.com
Sun, Feb 19, 2012 09:08:00 PM
Johnny Giavotella - 2B - Royals

Johnny Giavotella (hip) is expected to be fully healthy by the start of spring training.

The young infielder underwent hip surgery in October, but he's already working out and should have no restrictions come late February. "It's feeling well, it's progressing every day," Giavotella said Sunday. "I'm starting to run, hit and throw, so everything is going as planned. I look forward to getting back on the field." He'll be in the running for the Royals' starting second base job.
Source: Royals.mlb.com
Mon, Jan 9, 2012 09:03:00 AM
Johnny Giavotella - 2B - Royals

Johnny Giavotella is recovering from surgery to repair a torn labrum in his hip.

The good news is that he's expected to be fully recovered by the start of spring training. Giavotella started out hot with the Royals during his rookie season but stumbled down the stretch and wound up with a .247/.273/.376 batting line over 178 at-bats. He'll be the favorite to start at second base on Opening Day next year and possesses a decent amount of upside.
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter
Fri, Oct 21, 2011 03:49:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Salvador Perez
2George Kottaras
3Adam Moore
1B1Eric Hosmer
2B1Chris Getz
2Elliot Johnson
3Miguel Tejada
SS1Alcides Escobar
3B1Mike Moustakas
LF1Alex Gordon
CF1Lorenzo Cain
2Jarrod Dyson
RF1Jeff Francoeur
2David Lough
DH1Billy Butler
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1James Shields
2Jeremy Guthrie
3Ervin Santana
4Wade Davis
5Luis Mendoza
6Danny Duffy
7Felipe Paulino
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Greg Holland
2Aaron Crow
3Tim Collins
4Luke Hochevar
5J.C. Gutierrez
6Bruce Chen
7Louis Coleman