CALL-UPS: August 1-7, 2017
Aug 5 2017
Pictured: Cam Gallagher (C, KC)
Contributing writers: Jeremy Deloney (JD), Rob Gordon (RG), Nick Richards (NR) and Matthew St-Germain (MSG)
August 7, 2017
Cam Gallagher (C, KC)
The Royals called up Gallagher to take the roster spot created when All-Star backstop Salvador Perez hit the DL with right intercostal strain. The 24-year-old Gallagher has developed into the best defensive catcher in an otherwise thin farm system and is in the midst of the best offensive season of his career, hitting .294 with 12 doubles and 5 home runs at Triple-A Omaha. Gallagher moves well behind the plate with good blocking and receiving skills and a plus arm and quick release. He's very effective at limiting the running game, but doesn't provide much...
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