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With two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, Rave came through with his fifth home run of the season, which tied the game 2-2. Though the Royals went on to lose in extra innings, it was a clutch home run by Rave, who now has two home runs in his last four games.

Rave should have gotten a look as a starter against righties earlier than he did, but he’s probably on a good path to regular playing time as a platoon guy the rest of the way now that the Royals are selling. He should prove to be of use in AL-only leagues at least.

Rave returns to the majors with Vinnie Pasqantino requiring a trip to the injured list with wrist soreness. The 28-year-old outfielder has gotten into nine contests for Kansas City this season. He’s a non-factor for fantasy purposes.

With Salvador Perez dealing with a sore elbow, the Royals wanted to get an extra catcher on hand in case of an emergency, to Luke Maile was recalled from Triple-A at the expense of Rave on Thursday. The 28-year-old outfielder should get another opportunity with the Royals before the summer is through.

Rave was making his first start since being recalled from Triple-A on Sunday. His homer was one of four that Kansas City hit off Washington starter Zack Littell. Rave actually led the Royals in left field starts last season, though it was only 26 and the team had 10 players make a start there. He’s off the fantasy radar, even in deeper leagues, unless his playing time increases meaningfully.

Rave will get another opportunity with the Royals after Vinnie Pasquantino (hamate bone) landed on the injured list on Sunday. Expect him see action in the outfield with Jac Caglianone shifting to first base to cover for Pasquantino. Rave has hit .278/.395/.475 with 10 homers, 32 RBI, 16 stolen bases and a 56/43 K/BB ratio over 275 plate appearances at Triple-A Omaha this season. He should see regular action against right-handed pitching and could be worth a look in deeper mixed leagues.

Rave will take the roster spot of Kyle Isbel, who was put on the IL with a hamstring strain. Rave hit 199/.286/.324 with four homers and seven steals in 156 plate appearances in his previous stint with the big league club, so he’s likely just a bench outfielder for the remainder of the season.