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Spencer Bivens Spencer Bivens Recalled from Omaha
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 3:21 PM
The Royals recalled Bivens from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.
Analysis: Bivens was claimed off waivers from San Francisco last Saturday, and he'll now be called upon to provide bullpen depth whiel Craig Kimbrel (bereavement) is away from the team. Bivens will almost certainly be limited to low-leverage work after allowing eight earned runs in just five major-league innings this season. |
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Craig Kimbrel Craig Kimbrel Placed on bereavement list
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 3:18 PM
The Royals placed Kimbrel on the bereavement list Saturday.
Analysis: Kimbrel will be away from the team for at least three days while he tends to personal matters. Spencer Bivens will come up from Omaha to fill the open spot in Kansas City's bullpen. |
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Salvador Perez Salvador Perez Resting up Saturday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 2:34 PM
Perez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Perez will take a day to regroup after going 0-for-12 with three strikeouts over his last three games. Jac Caglianone (hand) will work as the DH, opening up right field for John Rave. |
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Maikel Garcia Maikel Garcia On bench Saturday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 2:32 PM
Garcia isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: Garcia will take a seat Saturday after going just 1-for-11 with a walk and two RBI in three games since returning from the IL. While he rests, Nick Loftin will start at third base and bat sixth. |
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Jac Caglianone Jac Caglianone Back in action Saturday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 2:29 PM
Caglianone (hand) will serve as the designated hitter and bat third Saturday against the Pirates.
Analysis: Caglianone sat out Friday's contest due to a hand injury he suffered before the game, but he appears to be feeling well enough to work as the designated hitter Saturday. The 23-year-old has been stuck in a cold spell this month, logging just four hits in September and none in his last five games. |
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Randy Dobnak Randy Dobnak Early exit in Friday's no-decision
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 8:38 AM
Dobnak didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 8-5 loss to the Pirates, giving up four runs on seven hits and two walks over 3.2 innings. He struck out one.
Analysis: The right-handed needed 74 pitches (46 strikes) to record 11 outs in his shortest outing of the season. Dobnak appears to be running out of steam, and over his last five starts he's stumbled to a 5.60 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 19:5 K:BB through 27.1 innings while serving up five homers, including a two-run shot by Brandon Lowe on Friday. Dobnak will look to wrap up his campaign in style, as he's set to face the White Sox at home next week. |
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Maikel Garcia Maikel Garcia Drives in two runs Friday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 8:32 AM
Garcia went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Friday's 8-5 loss to the Pirates.
Analysis: Garcia went to the opposite field for a two-RBI double in the third inning, though he was thrown out trying to stretch it into a triple. It marked the third baseman's first hit since returning from a left hamstring strain, as he's gone 1-for-11 (.091) across three games. Injuries have hampered the 26-year-old all season, and Garcia has struggled to build on his breakout 2025, slashing .262/.318/.378 with three homers, 34 RBI, 34 runs and five stolen bases over 76 contests in 2026. |
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Jac Caglianone Jac Caglianone Nursing hand injury
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 4:05 PM
Caglianone is not in Friday's starting lineup against the Pirates due to a hand injury, Joel Goldberg of Royals.tv reports.
Analysis: Royals manager Matt Quatraro told reporters Friday that Caglianone's hand injury occurred during a practice at-bat. The 23-year-old outfielder can be considered day-to-day for now and could be back in the lineup for Saturday's contest. Nick Loftin will start in right field in Caglianone's absence. |
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Jac Caglianone Jac Caglianone Not in lineup Friday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 2:39 PM
Caglianone is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: Since returning to the lineup last weekend after missing six games with a left elbow flexor strain, Caglianone is 0-for-10 at the plate. It's possible he's not close to 100 percent. Nick Loftin is making a rare start in right field for Kansas City. |
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Connor Seabold Connor Seabold Tosses scoreless frame in rehab outing
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 7:50 AM
Seabold (lat) struck out one across a perfect inning with Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.
Analysis: Entering in the eighth inning, Seabold retired the side in order on just 10 pitches (seven strikes). The right-hander has yet to allow a run across three innings with Triple-A Omaha while working back from a right lat strain. At the big-league level in 2026, Seabold owns a 5.25 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 20:11 K:BB in 24 innings. |
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Tony Gonsolin Tony Gonsolin Logs five innings in rehab start
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 7:42 AM
Gonsolin (elbow) allowed three runs on four hits and no walks while striking out three over five innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.
Analysis: Gonsolin was originally supposed to pitch Sunday, but the right-hander didn't take the ball until Thursday. In his fourth rehab start while recovering from Tommy John surgery with an internal brace, the 32-year-old matched his pitch total from last time out, throwing 64 pitches with 38 going for strikes. There's still time for Gonsolin to potentially make a start for the Royals, though the longtime Dodger may ultimately not make it back to a big-league mound before season's end. |
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Seth Lugo Seth Lugo Can't keep ball in yard in loss
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 9:29 PM
Lugo (7-9) took the loss Thursday against Houston, striking out five while allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk in five innings.
Analysis: Lugo was burned badly by the long ball Thursday, serving up a whopping four homers on the evening. The veteran right-hander hasn't been particularly effective as of late, giving up at least three runs in seven of his last nine starts while tossing at least six innings just twice during that span. He'll carry a 5.06 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 131:54 K:BB over 169 innings into his next scheduled outing against the White Sox, which is likely to be his last of the campaign. |
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Vinnie Pasquantino Vinnie Pasquantino Getting breather Thursday
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 3:01 PM
Pasquantino is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Houston.
Analysis: After going 1-for-7 with a home run in the first two games of the series, Pasquantino will get a breather in the series finale. Salvador Perez will slot in at first base for the Royals in the rubber match. |
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John Rave John Rave Goes yard in Wednesday's win
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 8:51 AM
Rave went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Houston.
Analysis: Rave opened the scoring with a two-run blast in the fourth inning. The 28-year-old has seen more action in right field this season, but he patrolled center field in favor of the light-hitting Kyle Isbel on Wednesday. In 131 plate appearances, Rave is slashing .219/.310/.447 with six homers, 13 RBI, 22 runs and seven stolen bases. |
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Michael Massey Michael Massey Solo homer in win
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 11:07 PM
Massey 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Astros.
Analysis: Massey crushed a solo shot in the eighth off the right field foul pole to bring the lead to 3-0 for the Royals. This was Massey's first home run since coming off the 7-day concussion injured list in early September. Since returning, Massey is slashing .326/.354/.435 over 12 games. |
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Daniel Lynch IV Daniel Lynch IV Second straight win in rotation
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 10:50 PM
Lynch (6-5) picked up the win in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Astros, allowing no runs on two hits and one walk with three strikeouts over five innings.
Analysis: Lynch threw his first scoreless outing as a starter for the Royals since joining the rotation on August 7. The 29-year-old has been better as of late, pitching five innings his last three times on the mound for seven earned runs. As a starter, he has allowed 19 runs (18 earned) over 30.2 innings across eight starts. The left-hander is slated to pitch next week against the White Sox. |
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Jac Caglianone Jac Caglianone Out of lineup Wednesday
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 3:31 PM
Caglianone is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.
Analysis: A left elbow flexor strain recently cost Caglianone six consecutive starts. He returned to the Kansas City lineup Sunday and has since gone 0-for-6 with five strikeouts. While his absence Wednesday has not been tied directly to the elbow issue, he may very well be dealing with some lingering effects from the injury. |
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Michael Wacha Michael Wacha Allows three homers in loss
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 9:44 PM
Wacha (9-9) took the loss after allowing four runs on four hits and one walk over six innings against the Astros on Tuesday. He struck out two.
Analysis: Despite the loss, Wacha recorded his fifth straight start of at least six innings pitched. Wacha was a victim of the long ball, allowing two blasts to Jeremy Pena and one to Yordan Alvarez. The right-hander owns a 3.34 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 149:49 K:BB through 188.2 innings this season. Wacha is slated to make his next start Sunday against Pittsburgh. |
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Vinnie Pasquantino Vinnie Pasquantino Blasts homer in loss
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 9:40 PM
Pasquantino went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and two strikeouts during a 4-2 loss to the Astros on Tuesday.
Analysis: Pasquantino belted his third homer over his last 10 games Tuesday. The 28-year-old took Hunter Brown deep in the sixth inning to cut the lead to two. This year, Pasquantino has slashed .240/.327/.391 with 12 homers and 49 RBI over 441 plate appearances. Pasquantino was pinch-hit for by Salvador Perez in the ninth inning. |
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Salvador Perez Salvador Perez Not in Tuesday's starting nine
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 5:31 PM
Perez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros.
Analysis: The absence ends a run of 27 straight starts for Perez, who has carried a hot bat through 12 games in September with two doubles, two homers, 10 RBI and a .298/.353/.468 slash line. Jac Caglianone is serving as Kansas City's designated hitter Tuesday while John Rave starts in right field. |
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