Riley Greene’s two-run swing and a steady Tigers bullpen carried Detroit to a 5-3 win in Kansas City, reversing an early 3-0 deficit. Greene’s 32nd home run and 100th RBI underscored a power spike while Javier Báez, Colt Keith, and Gleyber Torres supplied key run-scoring hits to grab the lead in the middle innings. Kyle Finnegan locked down a tense seventh, and Dingler padded the cushion with his 12th homer, as A.J. Hinch navigated nearly six innings of relief.

The Royals jumped ahead with a 3-0 first before Mike Yastrzemski homered on Paddack’s first pitch and Maikel Garcia followed with a two-out shot, but Detroit answered with back-to-back-to-back hits to tie and Greene’s milestone basher put them in front. Seven pitchers combined for the win, with Detroit’s outfield defense also coming through in a handful of high-leverage moments.

Off the field, a travel-delay and an off day loomed, but Detroit stayed focused, snapping a four-game skid and strengthening its late-season push. Fantasy takeaway: Greene’s RBI pace remains elite; the Tigers’ bullpen depth gives you late-inning upside; KC’s starter trio showed volatility, signaling risk on the road for Royals backers.

Riley Greene powered Detroit's rally in Kansas City, driving in the go-ahead run with a two-run double and topping 100 RBIs for the season, the first Tiger to do so since 2017. Detroit erased an early 3-0 deficit and added insurance from Dillon Dingler's eighth-inning homer to seal a 5-3 win.

Greene's 101st RBI in 132 games positions him for a mammoth fantasy season if the Tigers keep producing; meanwhile, Chris Paddack left after 3.2 innings as Detroit's bullpen locked it down to preserve the lead in a pivotal series opener.

Kansas City aims to steal the series at Detroit as Seth Lugo faces Jack Flaherty in a Sunday tilt at Comerica Park. Detroit holds a commanding lead in the AL Central, while KC sits three games out of the final wild-card spot. Pasquantino’s hot bat and a subpar Flaherty matchup feed a Royals underdog narrative, with Lugo aiming to slow Detroit’s consistency and KC’s plus-money chance at +122 on DK.

The Royals’ upside hinges on Pasquantino’s power against right-handed pitching and Lugo continuing his solid form. Flaherty’s season-long homer trouble adds risk for Detroit, while KC’s bullpen support could be pivotal if Lugo exits with a lead. Expect a close, playoff-tinged finale that keeps fantasy managers watching every plate appearance.

Week 22 in fantasy baseball centers on assessing drop candidates and cautious holds. Zack Wheeler’s blood clot and thoracic outlet surgery push redraft value toward zero, while Josh Hader’s shoulder issues threaten a late-season return. Nick Castellanos shows a revival pattern but may fall prey to roster depth in shallow leagues. Yordan Alvarez wields big upside when healthy, yet injury chatter tempers expectations. Yusei Kikuchi’s solid underlying metrics keep him viable; Mike Trout remains matchup-insensitive when healthy, though durability looms. Seth Lugo, Brandon Pfaadt, and Matt McLain offer speculative depth and streaming potential as the season winds down.

Overall, the Cut List blends patience with strategic risk. Hold relative veterans who still carry upside; drop or replace aging or injured assets in redraft formats while preserving dynasty assets with longer recovery horizons. Readers are welcome to submit players for next week’s scrutiny, keeping the focus on high-leverage priorities for Week 23 and beyond.

Bobby Witt Jr. clubbed his 100th career homer in dramatic fashion, a 449‑foot shot to dead center that left Cole Winn and Texas in the dust as Kansas City rolled to a 5‑2 win. Witt’s historic milestone makes him the youngest Royal to reach 100 homers, solidifying his status as the lineup’s premier catalyst as KC rides a five‑game streak toward a crowded AL wild‑card race.

The moment underscored Witt’s multi‑category value: power, speed and defense. Teammates like Seth Lugo raved about his consistency and mental makeup, while Vinny Pasquantino framed Witt as one of the league’s best for a reason. Witt’s 18 homers and 69 RBIs with 32 stolen bases this year illustrate a production ceiling that fantasy managers are keen to ride as KC eyes a late‑season surge.