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Isaac Collins Isaac Collins Blasts second homer
Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 9:35 PM
Collins went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and a walk in Sunday's 11-9 extra-inning win over the Angels.
Analysis: Collins has gone 6-for-19 (.316) with four RBI and four walks over his last five games. The outfielder was part of the Royals' comeback effort Sunday, delivering an RBI single in the fifth inning and a solo shot in the seventh. He's hitting a modest .232 with a .679 OPS, two homers, eight RBI, 12 runs scored, one double and no stolen bases on two attempts over 81 plate appearances. Collins is working primarily as the starting left fielder for the Royals this season, though the switch hitter has ceded a little playing time to Lane Thomas against right-handed pitchers. |
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Jac Caglianone Jac Caglianone Ties game with homer
Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 9:29 PM
Caglianone went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 11-9 extra-inning win over the Angels.
Analysis: Caglianone was on the bench to start the contest, but he came in as a pinch hitter for Starling Marte in the eighth inning. Caglianone struck out in that at-bat, but he came through an inning later with a game-tying homer when the Royals were down to their last out. He's hit safely in nine of his last 10 games, going 11-for-36 (.306) with two homers, four RBI and a 4:12 BB:K in that span. For the season, Caglianone is batting .263 with a .769 OPS, two homers, four RBI, 11 runs scored, five doubles, one triple and no stolen bases across 90 plate appearances. He continues to hold down a strong-side platoon role in right field. |
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Lane Thomas Lane Thomas Delivers walk-off blast
Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 9:25 PM
Thomas went 3-for-6 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 11-9 extra-inning win over the Angels.
Analysis: The Royals trailed for much of the game, but Jac Caglianone forced an extra inning with his homer in the ninth. The Angels took the lead in the 10th, but Thomas replied with his first homer of the year to walk it off. This was also Thomas' first multi-hit effort of the campaign. The outfielder is batting .226 with a .661 OPS, five RBI, six runs scored, two stolen bases and one double across 64 plate appearances. He has worked as a platoon partner for Kyle Isbel in center field, though Thomas also occasionally challenges Isaac Collins for at-bats against right-handers in left field. |
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Bobby Witt Jr. Bobby Witt Jr. Swats first homer of season
Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 9:21 PM
Witt went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a triple in Sunday's 11-9 extra-inning win over the Angels.
Analysis: Witt decided that one month was long enough, taking Reid Detmers deep in the sixth inning. This was Witt's first homer of the season. He's made up for the lack of power with consistency at the plate, hitting safely in eight straight games, and he's been held hitless just six times in 28 contests overall. The shortstop is batting .294 with a .790 OPS, nine stolen bases, 12 RBI, seven runs scored and nine doubles over 125 plate appearances. He'll have some catching up to do in the power department -- Witt has hit at least 20 homers in each of his first four years in the majors, but he'll need a hot stretch or two to avoid missing that mark in 2026. |
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Seth Lugo Seth Lugo Knocked around Sunday
Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 9:03 PM
Lugo allowed seven runs on 14 hits and a walk while striking out three over 6.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Angels on Sunday.
Analysis: Lugo really didn't have his best stuff, but he was left in the game longer than most starters would be with those kinds of numbers being put up against him. He ultimately threw 72 of 97 pitches for strikes but was simply too hittable in this outing, though the Royals were able to provide some surprises late in the game to get him off the hook. Chalk this up as just an off performance for Lugo, who hadn't allowed more than two runs in any of his first five starts of the campaign. He's at a 2.63 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 31:11 K:BB through 37.2 innings over six starts this season. Lugo's chance at a bounce-back effort is projected to be on the road against the Mariners. |
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Carlos Estevez Carlos Estevez Slated to face hitters Tuesday
Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 3:34 PM
Estevez (foot) threw a two-up bullpen Saturday and is going to Arizona to face hitters Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Estevez has been shelved since April 1 due to a left foot contusion and has progressed slowly in recovery, though he is now making strides on the mound. In his lone outing of 2026, the right-hander blew a save, allowing six runs on four hits and two walks while recording just one out against Atlanta on March 28. Manager Matt Quatraro did not provide a specific figure but noted Estevez's fastball was in the 90-plus mph range, a detail worth monitoring after his velocity dipped during spring training and in his one regular-season appearance following a 95.9 mph average last season. Depending on how Tuesday's session goes, the 33-year-old could begin a rehab assignment in the near future. Lucas Erceg has handled closing duties in Estevez's absence, converting six of eight save opportunities with a 5.23 ERA and 1.65 WHIP. |
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Maikel Garcia Maikel Garcia Remaining on bench Sunday
Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 1:57 PM
Garcia (elbow) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: The 26-year-old will sit for a third straight game after exiting Wednesday's contest due to right elbow cramps. Garcia was expected to rejoin the lineup Friday, then Saturday, before ultimately sitting out both times, but there's been no indication yet he made need an IL stint. The Royals have a team day off Monday, so Garcia will get an extra day to recover ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the A's. |
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Maikel Garcia Maikel Garcia Not in Saturday's lineup
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 2:26 PM
Garcia (elbow) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: Garcia was expected to return to the starting nine Saturday after sitting out Friday's contest with elbow cramps, but he will instead sit out a second consecutive game. Nick Loftin will pick up an extra start at the hot corner as a result and bat eighth. |
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Isaac Collins Isaac Collins Two hits, two RBI in win Friday
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 7:57 AM
Collins went 2-for-3 with two RBI, a walk and one run scored in Friday's 6-3 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Collins had RBI singles in the fourth and eighth innings, and both came off left-handed pitchers after the switch hitter entered Friday 2-for-21 at the plate against lefties. Collins now has three multi-hit games over his last eight contests and is slashing .206/.296/.270 with one double, one home run, six RBI, nine runs scored and a 7:25 BB:K across 71 trips to the plate. |
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Lucas Erceg Lucas Erceg Picks up sixth save Friday
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 7:52 AM
Erceg earned the save in Friday's 6-3 win over the Angels, surrendering one walk with two strikeouts in a hitless and scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Erceg has had a couple rough outings this month, blowing a pair of saves while allowing multiple runs two times in nine appearances, but he's now had back-to-back clean games and is tied for fifth in the majors with his six saves. Erceg has a 5.23 ERA and 7:8 K:BB across 10.1 innings. |
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Noah Cameron Noah Cameron Quality start to earn second win
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 7:48 AM
Cameron (2-1) picked up the win Friday against the Angels, allowing three runs on eight hits and three walks with six strikeouts across 6.1 innings.
Analysis: Cameron threw all five of his pitches at least 10 times, and his fastball velocity was up to 92.7 mph after averaging 91.7 mph in the early going this season. The left-hander did enough to pick up his first quality start of the season, and it was the first time he's gone at least six innings in a start in 2026. Prior to Friday, Cameron had surrendered five earned runs in back-to-back outings. With the win Friday, he lowered his ERA to 5.13 and now has a 23:9 K:BB across 26.1 innings. |
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Maikel Garcia Maikel Garcia Should return Saturday
Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 4:39 PM
Garcia (elbow), who is out of the lineup for Friday's series opener versus the Angels, said he's feeling better and hopes to be available off the bench before potentially returning to the lineup Saturday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Garcia described the elbow injury he sustained during Wednesday's game against the Orioles as a cramp, which is encouraging even though he's not starting Friday. Nick Loftin is picking up a start at third base Friday, but Garcia should be good to go in short order.. |
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Vinnie Pasquantino Vinnie Pasquantino Receiving first day off
Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 3:10 PM
Pasquantino is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: Pasquantino went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a solo homer Wednesday against Baltimore to bust out of an 0-for-16 slump, and he'll hit the bench Friday for the first time this season. Salvador Perez will shift to first base while Elias Diaz picks up a start behind the plate. |
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Maikel Garcia Maikel Garcia Not in Friday's lineup
Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 3:02 PM
Garcia (elbow) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: After leaving Wednesday's game against the Orioles due to right elbow soreness, Garcia said he expected to play in Friday's series opener versus the Halos. The 25-year-old will open the contest on the bench, however, despite coming off a team day off Thursday. Nick Loftin is instead starting at the hot corner and batting leadoff for Kansas City. |
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Carter Jensen Carter Jensen Drives sixth homer Wednesday
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 2:18 AM
Jensen went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional RBI, an additional run scored and a walk in Wednesday's loss to the Orioles.
Analysis: Jensen connected on his sixth homer of the season in the sixth inning, extending his team lead in that category. In his first full major-league season, the 22-year-old has lived up to the hype so far, slashing .275/.354/.565 with six homers, two doubles, 14 RBI and 11 runs through 23 appearances. |
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Vinnie Pasquantino Vinnie Pasquantino Tallies two extra-base hits
Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 2:10 AM
Pasquantino went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, an additional run scored and a walk in Wednesday's loss against the Orioles.
Analysis: Pasquantino reached base three times, highlighted by a solo homer off Chris Bassitt in the first inning. It marked the third long ball of the season for the first baseman, who has struggled out of the gate in 2026, slashing .160/.248/.298 through 25 contests. His power has shown signs of life of late, which is encouraging, though improvement in the batting average department for the career .260 hitter would be a positive. |
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Michael Wacha Michael Wacha Takes first loss
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 5:27 PM
Wacha (2-1) took the loss Wednesday against the Orioles, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: After giving up a two-run homer to Pete Alonso in the first inning, Wacha would settle in and hold the Orioles scoreless over his next four frames. However, things would unravel in the sixth, when four straight batters reached safely against the right-hander, all of whom would come around to score. Wacha had been stellar prior to Wednesday -- he turned in quality starts in each of his first four outings, allowing just three runs across 27 innings. Wacha will carry a 2.51 ERA with a 0.93 WHIP and 28:10 K:BB into his next start, currently slated to come on the road against the A's. |
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Maikel Garcia Maikel Garcia Expects to play Friday
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 4:48 PM
Garcia (elbow) said after Wednesday's game against Baltimore that he expects to play in Friday's game against the Angels, Pete Grathoff of The Kansas City Star reports.
Analysis: Garcia said he felt pain in his elbow during his second at-bat of Wednesday's contest, though he managed to stay in the game for a few more innings before leaving. The Royals have a scheduled day off Thursday before they begin their series against the Halos on Friday, which could give the star third baseman enough time to recover and return to action without missing a start. |
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Maikel Garcia Maikel Garcia Leaves early with sore elbow
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 3:34 PM
The Royals announced that Garcia was removed from Wednesday's game against the Orioles after the fifth inning due to right elbow soreness, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: While it remains unclear when or how Garcia suffered the injury, he could be sent in for further testing as the Royals look to gain clarity on the severity of the matter. Garcia went 0-for-3 with a strikeout prior to exiting the game. |
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Maikel Garcia Maikel Garcia Leaves game with apparent injury
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 2:43 PM
Garcia was removed from Wednesday's game after the fifth inning with an undisclosed injury, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: It's unclear what exactly happened with Garcia, as he struck out looking in the bottom of the fifth inning before being removed for defense prior to the start of the sixth. He had two popups in addition to the strikeout before departing. Garcia should be considered day-to-day until the Royals update his status. |
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