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Spencer Bivens Spencer Bivens Back with big club
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 10:11 AM
The Royals recalled Bivens from the Arizona Complex League on Thursday.
Analysis: Bivens will give the Royals another bullpen option while Steven Cruz (paternity) is away. The 32-year-old Bivens has been touched up for 10 runs (eight earned) over five innings covering his four outings in the big leagues this season. |
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Steven Cruz Steven Cruz Goes on paternity leave
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 10:09 AM
The Royals placed Cruz on the paternity leave list Thursday.
Analysis: By rule, Cruz will miss the next 1-to-3 games while welcoming a new baby, so he should be back for Sunday's season finale, at minimum. Cruz has registered three of the past four saves for the Royals, which includes his eighth save of the season in Wednesday's win over the White Sox. While Cruz is away, the Royals could turn to Nate Pearson for save chances. |
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Maikel Garcia Maikel Garcia Taking seat Thursday
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 10:00 AM
Garcia is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the White Sox.
Analysis: The Royals have given Garcia one day off per series since he returned from the injured list last week. After reaching base seven times in the first two games of the three-game set, he'll grab a seat during Thursday's matinee. Nick Loftin will play third base in Garcia's stead. |
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Jac Caglianone Jac Caglianone Exiting starting nine
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 9:56 AM
Caglianone is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the White Sox.
Analysis: Caglianone had started the last four contests, going 7-for-15 at the plate. He'll get a breather during Thursday's afternoon tilt. John Rave will patrol right field and will occupy the No. 7 slot in the Royals' batting order. |
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Carter Jensen Carter Jensen Picks up three hits in win
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 8:53 AM
Jensen went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Jensen collected a trio of singles, marking his fifth game of the season with three-plus hits. The young catcher is ending the regular season on a high note, hitting .338/.416/.750 with six homers, 15 RBI and 16 runs in 18 September contests. Overall, Jensen is slashing .237/.323/.454 with 25 homers, 76 RBI, 77 runs and two stolen bases across 146 games. |
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Seth Lugo Seth Lugo Rough third inning in no-decision
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 11:23 PM
Lugo allowed four runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out three batters over 3.1 innings in a no-decision against the White Sox on Wednesday.
Analysis: Lugo got six straight outs to start the game, but allowed all of the games' damage in the third inning when the White Sox got four runs off of five hits and 2 hit-by-pitches. The 36-year-old leaves this start allowing the most hits (200) and second most earned runs (99) in the American League. This is likely Lugo's last outing of the 2026 season. |
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Bobby Witt Jr. Bobby Witt Jr. Collects three hits Tuesday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 9:53 AM
Witt went 3-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's 14-11 loss to the White Sox.
Analysis: Witt sprayed a trio of hits, his second three-hit effort over the past three games. In 19 September contests, the star shortstop is slashing .268/.369/.394 with two homers, five RBI, 11 runs and seven stolen bases. On the year, Witt is hitting .283/.362/.444 with 18 homers, 54 RBI, 88 runs and 43 stolen bases across 138 games. |
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Tony Gonsolin Tony Gonsolin Tagged for five runs in team debut
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 9:49 AM
Gonsolin allowed five runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five over 2.2 innings of relief Tuesday against the White Sox.
Analysis: Working out of the bullpen, Gonsolin got through the fifth and sixth innings unscathed before imploding in a five-run seventh frame, surrendering a two-run homer to Munetaka Murakami. In his debut with the Royals and first big-league appearance since undergoing Tommy John surgery with an internal brace procedure in August 2025, the right-hander logged 63 pitches (35 strikes). Gonsolin is likely to remain in the bullpen for the final five games of 2026, but he could compete for a role in the starting rotation in 2027 if Kansas City picks up his team option. |
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Vinnie Pasquantino Vinnie Pasquantino Blasts grand slam in loss
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 9:36 PM
Pasquantino went 3-for-5 with a grand slam, an RBI double, and three runs during Tuesday's 14-11 loss to the White Sox.
Analysis: Pasquantino launched his fourth homer in his last six games Tuesday. The 28-year-old hit a grand slam off Luis Castillo in the ninth inning to cut the lead to just three runs. Pasquantino is slashing .249/.333/.418 with 15 homers, 59 RBI and 19 doubles in 460 plate appearances this season. |
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Nick Loftin Nick Loftin Smacks eighth homer
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 9:32 PM
Loftin went 1-for-4 with a homer and two RBI during Tuesday's 14-11 loss to the White Sox.
Analysis: Loftin extended his modest hitting streak to four games and blasted his first long ball since Sept. 1 on Tuesday. The 27-year-old launched a solo shot off Anthony Kay in the third inning to cut the lead. This year, Loftin is batting .240/.323/.387 with eight homers and 45 RBI over 422 plate appearances. |
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Daniel Lynch IV Daniel Lynch IV Yields three homers to White Sox
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 9:31 PM
Lynch (6-6) earned the loss after allowing nine runs on seven hits and three walks against the White Sox on Tuesday. He struck out two.
Analysis: Lynch was unable to contain the White Sox after recording his worst outing of the season. The southpaw allowed three homers, including two three-run long balls to Chase Meidroth and Randal Grichuk. Over 55 appearances (nine starts) this season, Lynch has posted a 4.13 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 54:26 K:BB over 80.2 innings. The 29-year-old is scheduled to make his next start in Game 162 against Cleveland on Sunday. |
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Isaac Collins Isaac Collins Exiting starting lineup
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 1:57 PM
Collins is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: It marks the third time over the last four games that Collins has been out of the lineup, as he could be slipping into a reserve role. Nick Loftin will cover left field for the Royals in Tuesday's series opener. |
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Spencer Bivens Spencer Bivens Headed to Triple-A
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 10:08 PM
Bivens was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.
Analysis: Bivens failed to make an appearance out of the bullpen after being promoted to the big-league club Saturday. Tony Gonsolin (elbow) was activated from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. |
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Tony Gonsolin Tony Gonsolin Returns from IL
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 9:43 PM
Gonsolin (elbow) was activated from the 15-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: Gonsolin logged a rehab start Thursday against Triple-A Iowa, allowing three runs on four hits while striking out three over five innings, and the club has determined that he's ready to return from the shelf after undergoing Tommy John surgery with an internal brace procedure in August 2025. It remains to be seen whether he'll draw a start before the 2026 season comes to a close, as the Royals have six games remaining on the schedule. |
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Michael Wacha Michael Wacha Allows two runs in no-decision
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 7:27 PM
Wacha did not factor into the decision Sunday against Pirates, allowing two runs on four hits and four walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Wacha did a good job limiting damage Sunday, as he held Pittsburgh to just two runs despite issuing four walks, matching a season high. The veteran right-hander has been solid down the stretch, posting a 2.70 ERA over 37.2 innings in his last five outings. His ERA now sits at 3.33 on the season with a 1.11 WHIP and 154:53 K:BB. Wacha will likely make one more start this season, currently lined up to come at home against Cleveland. |
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Nick Loftin Nick Loftin Logs four hits Saturday
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 11:23 AM
Loftin went 4-for-5 with an RBI in Saturday's 6-5 loss to Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Loftin matched a season high with four hits, all singles. Saturday marked just his second multi-hit effort of September, as he's slashing .255/.317/.364 with a homer, three RBI, three runs and a stolen base across 17 games this month. On the year, the utility man is hitting .240/.324/.382 with seven homers, 43 RBI, 41 runs and three stolen bases in 115 contests. |
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Carter Jensen Carter Jensen Sitting Sunday
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 9:47 AM
Jensen is absent from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: Jensen will rest for Sunday's series finale after striking out six times over the first two games against Pittsburgh. Luke Maile will be behind the plate and batting eighth for Kansas City. |
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Vinnie Pasquantino Vinnie Pasquantino Resting Sunday
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 9:44 AM
Pasquantino is absent from the lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Pirates.
Analysis: Despite recording back-to-back multi-hit games, Pasquantino will take a breather for Sunday's series finale against Pittsburgh. Salvador Perez will start at first base and bat cleanup for the Royals. |
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Jac Caglianone Jac Caglianone Swipes bag in return
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 6:49 AM
Caglianone went 2-for-3 with two walks, one RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Pirates.
Analysis: Caglianone sat out Friday's contest with a minor hand injury but returned in a big way, reaching base four times and tallying his first stolen base since Aug. 15. It was a much-needed effort from the 23-year-old, who entered the game just 4-for-27 with a 1:11 BB:K through his first 10 September contests. On the season, Cags is slashing .279/.332/.485 with 23 homers, 71 RBI, 68 runs scored and seven steals across 527 plate appearances. |
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Noah Cameron Noah Cameron Allows two homers in no-decision
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 9:52 PM
Cameron did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Pirates, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks with six strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Cameron threw 65 of 94 pitches for strikes with 12 whiffs but was burned by two-run homers in the second and fourth innings. It marked the first time the 27-year-old had surrendered multiple long balls since July 11, and he's now logged at least five frames in 14 straight outings. He owns a 3.92 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 155:54 K:BB across 172.1 innings this season and lines up to finish his campaign at home against the Guardians next weekend. |
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