I have come around on the Heath for Olivares switch too. Honestly, I'm not sure if he would've been a MLB player last year had there been a Minor League season. He does need the ability to work on his defense and hitting approach as an everyday player at least for a few months. If he does make some gains, I could see him challeging for a 4th or maybe starting spot by August or September.
As for Heath, I think he is what he is, which is great speed and defense but a lack of ability to make contact. However, I think that's great for a backup, and he could fit into a slightly better Terrance Gore role for at least the first couple of months until the Royals see what Taylor is all about in 2021.
I think the upside is higher than Gore. You can see that in the power he showed in the minors, which is considerably more than anything Gore displayed. He's shown an ability to work a walk as well, so I think the Jarrod Dyson comps we've heard before are a little closer, but he's also already 27. Not that he can't continue to get better, but he's a lot closer to a finished product than Olivares. Plus, he's an elite defender, so that's a nice skill to have in a fourth outfielder.
Sure appears that way. I can understand if they wanted to give Heath regular at bats in AAA. I love Dyson, but not sure how well that part is going to work out.
This lineup can score but great point on the depth. For real, anybody but Heath or someone with that projection for the 4th OF please!
I have come around on the Heath for Olivares switch too. Honestly, I'm not sure if he would've been a MLB player last year had there been a Minor League season. He does need the ability to work on his defense and hitting approach as an everyday player at least for a few months. If he does make some gains, I could see him challeging for a 4th or maybe starting spot by August or September.
As for Heath, I think he is what he is, which is great speed and defense but a lack of ability to make contact. However, I think that's great for a backup, and he could fit into a slightly better Terrance Gore role for at least the first couple of months until the Royals see what Taylor is all about in 2021.
I think the upside is higher than Gore. You can see that in the power he showed in the minors, which is considerably more than anything Gore displayed. He's shown an ability to work a walk as well, so I think the Jarrod Dyson comps we've heard before are a little closer, but he's also already 27. Not that he can't continue to get better, but he's a lot closer to a finished product than Olivares. Plus, he's an elite defender, so that's a nice skill to have in a fourth outfielder.
So now Dyson is #4 and both Olivares and Heath hit the minors.
Sure appears that way. I can understand if they wanted to give Heath regular at bats in AAA. I love Dyson, but not sure how well that part is going to work out.