Josh Lester

Josh Lester

30-Year-Old First Baseman1B
Kansas City Royals AAA
2024 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Josh Lester in 2024. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Signed a one-year, minor-league contract with the Royals in February of 2024.
Joins Kansas City on MiLB deal
1BKansas City Royals  AAA
February 22, 2024
Lester agreed to a minor-league contract with the Royals on Sunday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Lester's contract presumably includes an invitation to big-league spring training, though the 29-year-old is likely a long shot to make the Opening Day roster and is expected to begin the campaign at Triple-A Omaha. The first baseman appeared in 11 games in the majors for the Orioles in 2023 but otherwise spent the bulk of the season at Triple-A Norfolk, slashing .257/.307/.475 with 23 home runs and 87 RBI over 469 plate appearances.
Read More News
Batting Stats
Loading Batting Stats...
2023
2022
2023 MLB Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Sorare
Loading Batting Game Log...
2022 MLB Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo DFS
Sorare
Loading Batting Game Log...
Minor League Game Log
calculator icon
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Minor League Batting Game Log...
Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
 
 
-100%
OPS vs RHP
2024
No Stats
2023
 
 
-100%
OPS vs RHP
2022
No Stats
OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2022vs Left .000 3 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
Since 2022vs Right .367 25 0 0 4 0 .167 .200 .167
2024vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023vs Left .000 2 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
2023vs Right .438 21 0 0 4 0 .200 .238 .200
2022vs Left .000 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
2022vs Right .000 4 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
More Splits View More Split Stats
Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
 
 
+160%
OPS at Home
2024
No Stats
2023
 
 
+77%
OPS at Home
2022
No Stats
OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2022Home .500 12 0 0 2 0 .250 .250 .250
Since 2022Away .192 16 0 0 2 0 .067 .125 .067
2024Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023Home .500 12 0 0 2 0 .250 .250 .250
2023Away .282 11 0 0 2 0 .100 .182 .100
2022Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022Away .000 5 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
More Splits View More Split Stats
Advanced Batting Stats
Loading Advanced Batting Stats...
Additional Stats
Games By Position
Defensive Stats
Loading Games Played by Position...
Loading MLB Defensive Stats...
Batted Ball Stats
Loading Batted Ball Stats...
Stats Vs Upcoming Pitchers
Want more matchup stats?
Loading Matchup Stats...
Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers.
Subscribe Now
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Lester made his MLB debut in 2022 after turning heads for Triple-A Toledo. With the Mud Hens, he recorded 29 home runs and 99 RBI across 145 games. That earned him a promotion in September, and Lester proceeded to go 0-for-5 in two games with the Tigers. The 28-year-old was a 13th-round pick in 2015 and has bounced around the minors the past few seasons. Lester doesn't have a ton of prospect pedigree, but his power production in 2022 could earn him a longer look. The Tigers head into 2023 with top prospect Spencer Torkelson penciled in as the starter at first base, while veteran Miguel Cabrera is primed for one more campaign as a DH. When Cabrera hangs it up, there could be an opportunity for Lester to emerge if he keeps hitting the ball out of the park. He figures to begin the 2023 season at Triple-A again but is an option to fill in if needed.
More Fantasy News
Exits Orioles organization
1BFree Agent  AAA
October 4, 2023
Lester elected to become a free agent Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Outrighted to Triple-A
1BBaltimore Orioles  AAA
July 26, 2023
Lester cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Designated for assignment
1BBaltimore Orioles  AAA
July 19, 2023
The Orioles designated Lester for assignment Wednesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Sent down Saturday
1BBaltimore Orioles  AAA
June 24, 2023
Lester was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Selected from Triple-A
1BBaltimore Orioles  AAA
June 3, 2023
The Orioles selected Lester's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.