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Jarrod Dyson | Outfielder

Team: Kansas City Royals
Age / DOB:  (28) / 8/15/1984
Ht / Wt:  5'9' / 161
Bats / Throws: Left / Right
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Royals manager Ned Yost said Jarrod Dyson (ankle) is likely "at least three weeks" away from returning.
Dyson is dealing with a high right ankle sprain. He had been receiving more starts before the injury and again could threaten Jeff Francoeur for playing time once healthy. May 24 - 9:12 AM
Source: Kansas City Star

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Jarrod Dyson - OF - Royals

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.
Related: David Lough
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter
May 17 - 9:16 PM
Jarrod Dyson - OF - Royals

Royals placed OF Jarrod Dyson on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 16, with a sprained right ankle.

It's unfortunate timing for Dyson, as he had been taking a significant chunk of at-bats away from Jeff Francoeur. It's not clear at this point how long he'll be out. David Lough has replaced Dyson on the roster.
May 17 - 12:42 PM
Jarrod Dyson - OF - Royals

The Royals are expected to place Jarrod Dyson (ankle) on the disabled list.

Dyson suffered the ailment during Wednesday's game against the Angels. The Royals are expected to bring up David Lough to replace Dyson on the roster.
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter
May 16 - 11:40 PM
Jarrod Dyson - OF - Royals

Jarrod Dyson left Wednesday's game in the eighth inning with a sprained right ankle.

So much for that glorious week with Jeff Francoeur as a fourth outfielder. Dyson was trying to take away a Mike Trout homer when he was hurt.
Source: Joel Goldberg on twitter
May 16 - 1:39 AM
Jarrod Dyson - OF - Royals

Jarrod Dyson connected for a three-run homer in Friday's loss to the Yankees.

Some rare power from Dyson, who had just one home run in 472 career plate appearances coming into Friday's action. The 28-year-old outfielder has begun to take playing time away from Jeff Francoeur and could have some value in deeper mixed leagues because of his speed. He has 55 career stolen bases in just 160 games.
May 10 - 11:58 PM
Jarrod Dyson - OF - Royals

Jarrod Dyson has set a goal of stealing "at least 50" bases this season.

"I would at least say 50," Dyson said. "I got 30 last year and my numbers weren’t even close to what I just said (.280 batting average, over .350 OBP). I just want to do whatever it takes to help this team win." Dyson certainly has the wheels to pilfer 50 bags in a regular role, but right now he's slated to back up Lorenzo Cain in center field. Of course, if Cain has another injury-plagued year, the opportunity might be there.
Source: Kansas City Star
Feb 8 - 9:42 AM
Jarrod Dyson - OF - Royals

Jarrod Dyson made his second straight start Saturday despite not being completely recovered from a strained lat muscle in his back.

It had been thought that Dyson would be limited to pinch-hitting for the remainder of the season, but he feels good enough to play the field, as well. He's not in the lineup Sunday. "I’m good enough to go out there and play with it," he said. "I guess it serves a need. So I’ll go out there and do what I’ve got to do. What I’ve got to do is be smart."
Source: Kansas City Star
Sun, Sep 23, 2012 11:30:00 AM
Jarrod Dyson - OF - Royals

Jarrod Dyson's strained right lat will limit him to primarily pinch-hitting for the rest of the season.

Dyson has appeared a pinch-runner twice since suffering the injury last week. The 28-year-old speedster could still swipe a few bags down the stretch, but his diminished role doesn't give him much value outside of deeper AL-only leagues.
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter
Thu, Sep 6, 2012 05:15:00 PM
Jarrod Dyson - OF - Royals

Jarrod Dyson appeared as a pinch-runner in Saturday's loss to the Twins.

Dyson was picked off in the ninth inning in the second game of the doubleheader. He's dealt with a strained lat recently and is limited to pinch-running for the time being.
Sun, Sep 2, 2012 03:09:00 AM
Jarrod Dyson - OF - Royals

Jarrod Dyson was diagnosed with a strained right lat muscle.

Dyson is limited to running for now and is only available in emergency on defense, but he will remain on the active roster. He's not worth using in mixed leagues right now, but he could still pile up enough stolen bases to have value in AL-only leagues.
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter
Fri, Aug 31, 2012 05:11:00 PM
Jarrod Dyson - OF - Royals

Jarrod Dyson was unavailable Thursday due to a sore right shoulder.

"Normally, he throws the ball in with pretty good force, but he looped one in (during Tuesday’s game) and I thought, ‘That’s not like him,’" Royals manager Ned Yost said. "When he came in I asked him about it." Dyson was available as a pinch runner and pinch hitter Thursday and should be available to start before long.
Source: Kansas City Star
Fri, Aug 31, 2012 09:56:00 AM
Jarrod Dyson - OF - Royals

Jarrod Dyson was hitless in four at-bats in his return to action Thursday.

Dyson hadn't played since leaving Friday's game with a sprained left ankle. It appears that the ankle is no longer an issue for him.
Fri, Aug 17, 2012 02:56:00 AM
Jarrod Dyson - OF - Royals

Jarrod Dyson (ankle) is available off the bench Tuesday to pinch run.

Dyson hasn't played since leaving Friday's game with a sprained left ankle. He's getting better, but it may be another day or two before he gets another starter. Lorenzo Cain is starting in center field and batting eighth Tuesday against the Athletics.
Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter
Tue, Aug 14, 2012 05:39:00 PM
Jarrod Dyson - OF - Royals

Jarrod Dyson (ankle) is not expected to be available to start before Tuesday.

Dyson left Friday's game with a sprained left ankle and spent much of the day Saturday undergoing treatment. "If they need me," he said, "I can get in there. They just want to take some time and not have me aggravate it."
Source: Kansas City Star
Sun, Aug 12, 2012 10:09:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Salvador Perez
2George Kottaras
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