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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Garrett Mitchell was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to illness but returned to the starting lineup by Saturday. The 27-year-old center fielder has struggled significantly in 2026, hitting just .219 (21-for-96) with 1 home run, 21 RBI, 5 stolen bases, and 15 runs scored in 32 games. He has a documented weakness against high fastballs and right-handed pitching. Mitchell has been limited by injuries throughout his career with the Brewers since 2022, never playing more than 69 games in a season. He is currently rostered in only 10% of Yahoo leagues.
Strengths
- + Speed/stolen base potential (5 SB in 32 games)
- + Returned quickly from illness
- + Capable of dominating in playoff matchups
- + Home run production showing some improvement
- + Tantalizing upside with power/speed combination
Weaknesses
- - Severe batting slump (.219 average)
- - Documented weakness against high fastballs
- - Struggles against right-handed pitching
- - Chronic injury history limiting playing time
- - Low roster percentage (10% in Yahoo leagues)
- - High strikeout rate (35.2% over last 30 days)
- - Ground ball dependency (51.5% rate)
- - Limited production despite opportunities
Injury Status: day-to-day
About
Blake Mitchell is a catcher for the Kansas City Royals.
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