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Vinnie Pasquantino Vinnie Pasquantino Smacks two homers in win
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 4:47 PM
Pasquantino went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Guardians.
Analysis: Pasquantino twice gave the Royals a lead, going deep in the fifth and eighth innings. While injuries and lackluster performances defined parts of the season for Pasquantino, he finished strong with eight homers over 23 games in September. The first baseman hit .249 with a .761 OPS, 17 homers, 63 RBI, 54 runs scored, 20 doubles, two triples and five stolen bases over 114 contests in 2026. |
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Lucas Erceg Lucas Erceg Picks up 13th save
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 4:43 PM
Erceg allowed a hit and struck out one over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Guardians.
Analysis: Erceg closed out the season with five scoreless innings, earning a save and a hold over five appearances in that span. He had spent a month in Triple-A after giving up 14 runs (11 earned) over 10.2 innings in July and August. Erceg finishes the campaign with a 5.59 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and 34:32 K:BB across 48.1 innings in the majors. He added 13 saves, five holds and six blown saves. |
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Daniel Lynch IV Daniel Lynch IV Decent work in no-decision
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 4:40 PM
Lynch allowed two runs on seven hits and struck out two without walking a batter over 5.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Guardians on Sunday.
Analysis: Lynch made his last 10 appearances of the season as a starter, but he had some struggles. He allowed nine home runs over 40 innings in those games while posting a 6.53 ERA in a starting role. Overall, he finished the campaign at a 6-6 record, 4.08 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 56:26 K:BB through 86 innings over 56 appearances. Lynch's success out of the bullpen compared to his poor showings as a starter could make it tough for him to stick in the rotation in future seasons. |
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James McArthur James McArthur Back from injured list
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 1:03 PM
The Royals activated McArthur (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Sunday.
Analysis: McArthur began the year on the shelf and ultimately required a third elbow procedure in May to combat continued soreness and inflammation in the region. If he ends up pitching in Sunday's season finale for Kansas City, it will be McArthur's first big-league appearance since 2024. |
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Tony Gonsolin Tony Gonsolin Lands on IL
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 12:57 PM
The Royals placed Gonsolin on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to an allergic reaction.
Analysis: James McArthur (elbow) was reinstated to take Gonsolin's spot on the active roster for the final day of the regular season. Gonsolin spent most of the year on the mend from Tommy John surgery with an internal brace, returning for a lone big-league appearance Sept. 22, when he allowed five runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five over 2.2 innings against the White Sox. |
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Carter Jensen Carter Jensen Heading to bench for finale
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 10:55 AM
Jensen is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis: Maikel Garcia will get a turn atop the order as Luke Maile catches and Salvador Perez serves as the designated hitter to close out the regular season for Kansas City. Jensen currently sits seventh among fantasy catchers in traditional rotisserie leagues, having slashed .239/.323/.467 with 27 homers, 81 RBI, 80 runs scored and two stolen bases in 149 games this season. |
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Jac Caglianone Jac Caglianone Drives in two runs Saturday
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 9:01 AM
Caglianone went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 11-5 loss to the Guardians.
Analysis: Caglianone laced a pair of doubles, one in the first inning and another in the eighth frame, each of which brought in a run. The 23-year-old is closing the season strong, going 12-for-24 (.500) with five RBI, six runs and a stolen base over his past six contests. On the year, Caglianone is hitting .287/.339/.492 with 23 homers, 75 RBI, 72 runs and seven stolen bases in 142 games. |
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Bobby Witt Jr. Bobby Witt Jr. Reaches 45 steals in loss
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 9:29 PM
Witt went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 11-5 loss to the Guardians.
Analysis: Witt stole second base and came around to score in the first inning before scoring another run in the eighth. The superstar has hit safely in each of his past eight contests, swiping three bags and crossing the plate 10 times in that span. For the year, he's slashing .283/.361/.444 with 18 homers, 54 RBI, 94 runs scored and 45 steals across 628 plate appearances. |
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Michael Wacha Michael Wacha Takes loss in season finale
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 9:10 PM
Wacha (9-10) took the loss against the Guardians on Saturday, allowing six runs (two earned) on six hits and one walk with four strikeouts over 6.1 innings.
Analysis: Wacha was spotted an early lead but instantly coughed it up, allowing four runs in the second inning following a leadoff error. The veteran hurler still posted a quality start for the third time in five September outings, finishing the season having tallied five or more innings in 31 of 32 starts. Overall, he'll wrap up the campaign with a 3.32 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 158:54 K:BB while surpassing 200 frames for the first time in his 14-year career. |
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Kyle Isbel Kyle Isbel On bench Saturday
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 3:08 PM
Isbel isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis: The Royals will keep Isbel on the bench Saturday following his 1-for-3 performance during Friday's high-scoring loss. Isaac Collins, John Rave and Jac Caglianone will start across the outfield while Isbel rests. |
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Maikel Garcia Maikel Garcia Sitting Saturday
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 3:05 PM
Garcia isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis: Garcia will sit out Kansas City's penultimate game of the season after going 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored Friday. Josh Rojas will fill in at third base and bat eighth. |
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Matthew Lugo Matthew Lugo Back in majors
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 2:03 PM
The Royals recalled Lugo from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.
Analysis: Lugo will join the Royals for their final few regular-season contests to replace Nick Loftin, who went on the paternity list Saturday. Lugo has recorded just two hits in 14 at-bats with Kansas City this year and isn't likely to have much of an impact on the team's final two games. |
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Nick Loftin Nick Loftin Away on paternity leave
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 2:01 PM
The Royals placed Loftin on the paternity list Saturday.
Analysis: Loftin will be away from the team while welcoming a new addition to his family, and his move to the paternity list will likely end his season early. The 28-year-old surpassed 100 games played in a season for the first time this year and slashed .240/.322/.388 with eight homers, 45 RBI and 42 runs scored while doing so. |
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Kyle Isbel Kyle Isbel Logs two hits in loss
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 9:22 AM
Isbel went 2-for-3 in Thursday's 9-1 loss to the White Sox.
Analysis: Isbel picked up a pair of singles, marking his first multi-hit effort since Sept. 3. It's been an ice-cold end to the 2026 campaign for the outfielder, as he's hitting just .148/.164/.148 with no RBI and five runs in 20 September contests. On the year, Isbel is slashing .220/.264/.321 with six homers, 24 RBI, 31 runs and six stolen bases over 98 games. |
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Randy Dobnak Randy Dobnak Roughed up in brief start
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 6:49 PM
Dobnak (3-5) earned the loss after allowing six runs (four earned) on six hits and one walk over 1.1 innings against the White Sox on Thursday. He struck out one.
Analysis: During his final start of the season, Dobnak was unable to complete two innings after being pulled just one out into the second. This marks consecutive starts with at least four earned runs allowed. In 15 games (13 starts) this season, the 31-year-old owns a 3.51 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 49:26 K:BB in 74.1 innings. |
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Salvador Perez Salvador Perez Blasts 20th homer
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 6:17 PM
Perez went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, a walk and a strikeout during Thursday's 9-1 loss to the White Sox.
Analysis: Perez launched his first homer since Sept. 6 against Toronto on Thursday against the White Sox. The 36-year-old took David Sandlin deep in the fourth inning to put the Royals on the board. This year, Perez has slashed .228/.272/.378 with 20 homers and 75 RBI in 615 plate appearances. |
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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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