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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 long balls, with the next closest Royal at three. 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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Isaac Collins Isaac Collins Idle Wednesday
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 10:25 AM
Collins is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: Collins recently overcame a right knee contusion to start in each of the Royals' last four contests, so he's likely just getting some maintenance Wednesday as Kansas City closes out its series with Baltimore with a day game. Lane Thomas will spell Collins in left field and will bat eighth. |
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Kyle Isbel Kyle Isbel Trio of hits Tuesday
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 10:07 AM
Isbel went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored in Tuesday's victory over Baltimore.
Analysis: Isbel was productive out of the nine hole, recording three hits, including a pair of doubles to lead off the fifth and seventh innings. After opening the season with an eight-game hitting streak and an OPS north of 1.000, the outfielder entered Tuesday's contest just 1-for-27 over his previous 11 games. He will look to build on this performance and get back on track at the plate to complement his well-regarded defense. |
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Lucas Erceg Lucas Erceg Blows another save Monday
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 11:17 PM
Erceg blew the save in Monday's 7-5 loss against the Orioles. He allowed one run on a hit and three walks with no strikeouts over one inning.
Analysis: Erceg entered the ninth inning with a one-run lead but was unable to secure the save, struggling with control and allowing an RBI single to Samuel Basallo that sent the game to extra innings. It marked the right-hander's second blown save in as many appearances after converting each of his first five opportunities this season. Now sporting a 6.48 ERA and 1.80 WHIP across 8.1 innings, Erceg will look to get back on track while incumbent closer Carlos Estevez (foot) remains on the injured list. |
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Seth Lugo Seth Lugo Tosses seven scoreless frames
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 11:07 PM
Lugo did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing a hit and four walks over seven scoreless innings against the Orioles. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Lugo dazzled in Monday's start, allowing a double to Taylor Ward in the first inning and not surrendering another hit over the remainder of his outing. The crafty right-hander has continued to stack strong outings, posting a 1.15 ERA and 0.93 WHIP across 31.1 innings (five starts), though the results have yielded just a 1-1 record. The 36-year-old is projected to make his next start Sunday against the Angels. |
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Nick Loftin Nick Loftin Summoned from Omaha
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 4:05 PM
The Royals recalled Loftin from Triple-A Omaha on Monday.
Analysis: Loftin is expected to fill a utility role during his latest stint with the Royals, with his call-up corresponding with Jonathan India's (shoulder) move to the 10-day injured list. Capable of playing three infield spots as well as well as the corner outfield, Loftin could end up seeing most of his opportunities at second base, where he'll profile as a potential platoon partner for the left-handed-hitting Michael Massey. |
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Jonathan India Jonathan India Hits shelf with shoulder injury
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 3:58 PM
Kansas City placed India on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a left shoulder subluxation.
Analysis: India hadn't started in any of the Royals' last three games, but it's not clear if his recent absences from the lineup were performance-related, a result of the injury or a combination of both. In any event, India won't be eligible for activation until April 29, clearing the way for Michael Massey to make regular starts at second base for at least the next week. The Royals should have more information regarding the severity of India's injury along with a potential timeline for his return in the coming days. |
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Bailey Falter Bailey Falter Scoreless rehab outing
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 10:24 AM
Falter allowed a hit and no walks with three strikeouts across two scoreless innings with Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.
Analysis: Falter performed well in his second rehab appearance as he works back from left elbow inflammation, retiring six of seven batters with three strikeouts. The left-hander's fastball averaged 92.6 mph, mirroring his velocity prior to being sidelined. In two relief appearances for the Royals earlier this season, Falter allowed five runs on eight hits and two walks across 3.1 innings with four strikeouts. While the next move has yet to be determined, the 28-year-old could be activated and return to the Kansas City bullpen shortly. |
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Stephen Kolek Stephen Kolek Logs 4.1 innings in rehab start
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 10:12 AM
Kolek (oblique) allowed two runs on four hits and a walk over 4.1 innings with Triple-A Omaha on Sunday. He struck out four.
Analysis: Sunday marked Kolek's second rehab start as he works back from a Grade 1 left oblique strain suffered in spring training. The 28-year-old right-hander recorded one more out than in his previous outing and increased his pitch count to 70 (45 strikes) while maintaining a 94.3 mph fastball. Kolek appears on track in his progression and may make one more rehab start before activation. However, he could remain in Triple-A upon being reinstated from the injured list, as there is currently no clear opening in the Kansas City rotation. |
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Cole Ragans Cole Ragans Can't find plate in fourth loss
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 9:24 PM
Ragans (0-4) took the loss Sunday against the Yankees, allowing seven runs on four hits and eight walks in 4.1 innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Ragans' control and command was all over the place -- just 49 of his 97 pitches hit for strikes. The eight walks were a career worst as well, and he even served up a career-high-tying three home runs. It's worth mentioning Sunday's game was delayed by about three hours due to rain, which might have disrupted the left-hander's warm-up routine. Ragans owns a disappointing 6.00 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 22:18 K:BB over 21 frames, and he'll be hoping to flush Sunday's outing his next time out against the Angels. |
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Salvador Perez Salvador Perez Could see more DH time
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 10:41 AM
Royals manager Matt Quatraro said prior to Sunday's game that Perez could see more starts at designated hitter over the next few days as the veteran backstop has been dealing with a sore hip, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
Analysis: Perez will indeed be in the lineup at DH on Sunday, one day after he received his first day off of the season in what Quatraro termed a "mental breather." Though Perez disagreed on social media Saturday that he needed a break, his numbers back up the skipper. Over 81 plate appearances, the 36-year-old has a .517 OPS, which would be the lowest mark of his career by 175 points. |
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Tyler Tolbert Tyler Tolbert Sent to Triple-A
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 10:01 AM
The Royals optioned Tolbert to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.
Analysis: Tolbert made the Opening Day roster but totaled just five plate appearances in eight games during the first three-plus weeks of the season. If he rejoins Kansas City later this season, the 28-year-old isn't likely to serve as much more than a pinch runner and defensive replacement. |
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Kyle Isbel Kyle Isbel Idle Sunday
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 9:52 AM
Isbel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: The Royals will stock up some extra right-handed bats to counter Yankees southpaw Ryan Weathers, so Isbel will hit the bench along with fellow left-handed hitters Carter Jensen and Jac Caglianone. Isbel had started each of the last four games but went 1-for-10 at the dish, bringing his season average down to .265. |
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Jac Caglianone Jac Caglianone Taking seat versus lefty
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 9:51 AM
Caglianone is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: After a stretch of four consecutive starts, the left-handed hitter will exit the lineup Sunday while the Yankees send southpaw Ryan Weathers to the bump. Starling Marte will take Caglianone's spot in right field and bat sixth. |
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Starling Marte Starling Marte Handling limited platoon role
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 9:50 AM
Marte will start in right field and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: Marte will crack the Royals' starting nine for just the sixth time in the team's first 22 games, with the 37-year-old seeing the majority of his at-bats against left-handed pitching. He's batting .200 (4-for-20) with a 0:7 BB:K. |
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