The quick answer is that it’s to be determined. The Royals have talked about his next step — which probably but not necessarily remains a promotion from Double-A Northwest Arkansas to Triple-A Omaha before the trek to KC. But they haven’t mapped out a precise timeline. The long answer? It’s complicated. And, well, these things should be.

Jac Caglianone looks like he’s figuring out this Double-A thing and finding his groove at the plate. That's bad news for Texas League hurlers. There has been no pitching lately to the Royals' top prospect and Caglianone (MLB No.