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Starling Marte Starling Marte Pops first homer in win
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 6:42 PM
Marte went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Drawing the start at designated hitter versus southpaw Connor Prielipp, Marte lifted his first homer of the campaign Sunday. The left-handed-hitting Carter Jensen should continue to serve as Kansas City's primary DH, but Marte could see an uptick in at-bats in right field until Jac Caglianone (shoulder) returns to action. Even so, Marte is slashing a pedestrian .258/.315/.348 with four extra-base hits, five RBI, five runs scored and no stolen bases over 73 plate appearances. |
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Lucas Erceg Lucas Erceg Survives for 12th save
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 6:34 PM
Erceg secured the save Sunday against the Twins, allowing no runs on two hits and no walks in two-thirds of an inning.
Analysis: The Royals first turned to Beck Way to close out a 6-1 game in the ninth inning, but the hurler ended up giving up four runs to create a save opportunity. Erceg did surrender a pair of singles Sunday, though he eventually got Brooks Lee to fly out and extinguish the fire. Erceg, who has fallen into a closer committee with Kansas City due to his MLB-worst six blown saves, has a 6.00 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and 21:16 K:BB with 12 saves across 24 frames. |
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Noah Cameron Noah Cameron Resurgence continues in third win
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 6:16 PM
Cameron (3-4) notched the win Sunday against the Twins, allowing one unearned run on three hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Cameron had posted a 5.55 ERA over his first seven starts of the year, but he's been a much different pitcher as of late. The 26-year-old southpaw has logged four quality starts across his previous five outings, during which he boasts a sparkling 1.80 ERA, 0.67 WHIP and 31:3 K:BB covering 30 innings. Cameron, who now has an improved 3.84 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 63:17 K:BB over 65.2 frames overall, will hope to keep the good times rolling at home versus the Astros his next time out. |
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Bobby Witt Jr. Bobby Witt Jr. Dealing with right knee injury
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 3:39 PM
Witt was removed from Sunday's game against Minnesota due to right knee soreness.
Analysis: It's unclear when the injury cropped up, but Witt was taken out of the game in the seventh inning and was replaced by Michael Massey. Witt went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts prior to his exit, and he'll undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury. The Royals have an off-day Monday, so the 25-year-old shortstop will aim to be available for Tuesday's home game against the Rangers. |
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Bobby Witt Jr. Bobby Witt Jr. Exits Sunday's game
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 3:30 PM
Witt (undisclosed) was removed from Sunday's game against the Twins, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
Analysis: Witt was removed from the game in the seventh inning with the Royals holding a 5-1 lead. It's not clear why he was pulled, but the Royals should have an update on the superstar shortstop during or shortly after Sunday's game. Michael Massey is in the game at second base, with Maikel Garcia and Nick Loftin shifting to shortstop and third base, respectively. |
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Salvador Perez Salvador Perez Nursing thumb injury
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 11:41 AM
Perez is not in Sunday's lineup against the Twins due to a right thumb injury, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Perez sustained the injury on a wild pitch that hit him in the thumb Friday. He'll end up sitting for the last two games of the series against Minnesota, but with an offday Monday, the veteran backstop could be back in action for Tuesday's series opener against Texas. Carter Jensen will start at catcher Sunday. |
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Salvador Perez Salvador Perez Getting another rest day
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 11:11 AM
Perez is not in Kansas City's starting lineup against Minnesota on Sunday.
Analysis: Perez will be on the bench for a second consecutive game. Carter Jensen will handle catching duties while Starling Marte serves as the Royals' designated hitter for Sunday's series finale. |
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Jac Caglianone Jac Caglianone Not in Sunday's lineup
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 11:09 AM
Caglianone (shoulder) is not in the Royals' starting lineup against the Twins on Sunday.
Analysis: Caglianone was removed from Saturday's game due to right shoulder soreness. He'll get a breather Sunday ahead of an off day Monday, and he could be back in the lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the Rangers. The Royals will start Isaac Collins, Lane Thomas and Tyler Tolbert in the outfield. |
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Carter Jensen Carter Jensen Launches eighth homer
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 9:47 AM
Jensen went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Jensen accounted for most of the Royals' offensive production, blasting a leadoff homer in the first inning before adding a sacrifice fly in the ninth frame. Despite Saturday's productive moments, he's hitting .087 (2-for-23) with 10 strikeouts across six games in June. It has been a lackluster campaign thus far for the 22-year-old, as he's slashing .211/.286/.381 with eight homers, nine doubles, 30 RBI and 25 runs across 60 games while splitting time between catcher and designated hitter. |
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Alex Lange Alex Lange Notches third save
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 8:20 PM
Lange gave up a hit and struck out three in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his third save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Royals manager Matt Quatraro suggested earlier this week that he would be playing matchups in closing situations while Lucas Erceg worked through his struggles, but since then Lange has gotten three straight saves, with Saturday's coming when Kody Clemens, a left-handed power hitter, was leading off the ninth for the Twins and representing the tying run. Lange has been scored upon just once in his last 12 appearances, posting a 0.75 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 11:3 K:BB in 12 innings, and he appears to have seized the top spot in the Kansas City bullpen. |
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Luinder Avila Luinder Avila Stingy in no-decision
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 8:02 PM
Avila didn't factor into the decision Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and three walks over five innings in a 3-2 victory over the Twins. He struck out three.
Analysis: The 24-year-old right-hander was lifted after 70 effective pitches (46 strikes) with the score tied 1-1, denying Avila his second win of the season. He's looked good since rejoining the Royals in late April, posting a 2.84 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 22:15 K:BB through 25.1 innings over his last 10 appearances (three starts). Avila will look to keep rolling in his next outing, which is set to come at home next weekend against the Astros. |
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Jac Caglianone Jac Caglianone Exits with shoulder injury
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 2:59 PM
Caglianone was removed from Saturday's game against the Twins with right shoulder soreness.
Analysis: Caglianone crashed shoulder first into the side wall in right field during Friday's contest, and he seemingly aggravated his shoulder while striking out during his at-bat in the first inning Saturday. The severity of his injury remains unknown, but the Royals could provide more details on his status after the game. |
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Maikel Garcia Maikel Garcia Back in lineup
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 10:31 AM
Garcia (hamstring) will serve as the Royals' designated hitter and bat fourth during Saturday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Garcia missed six consecutive starts while recovering from a strained right hamstring, but he was able to work as a pinch hitter in both of the Royals' last two games. He's now been cleared to rejoin the starting nine, though the Royals will begin by using him as their DH while Josh Rojas mans the hot corner. |
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Salvador Perez Salvador Perez Day off Saturday
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 10:28 AM
Perez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Minnesota.
Analysis: Perez will take a seat on the bench to begin Saturday's contest after going 1-for-8 with a sacrifice fly over the first two games of the series. His absence will put Carter Jensen behind the plate, giving Maikel Garcia a start at DH and Josh Rojas a turn at third base. |
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Luinder Avila Luinder Avila Gets another turn through rotation
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 7:53 AM
Avila is slated to start Saturday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: After primarily working out of the bullpen throughout the season, Avila moved into the rotation this past Monday against the Reds. Avila came through with a serviceable performance in Cincinnati, picking up a win while striking out five batters and giving up one earned run on two hits and four walks across five innings. Avila tossed 86 pitches in that contest, so he should be capable of handling a traditional starter's workload moving forward. |
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Michael Wacha Michael Wacha Stumbles late in loss
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 11:01 PM
Wacha (4-4) took the loss against the Twins on Friday, allowing five runs (four earned) on eight hits and no walks with two strikeouts over 5.2 innings.
Analysis: Wacha entered the sixth inning at just 54 pitches with a 2-1 lead, but he unraveled for four runs while failing to complete the frame. After reeling off five straight quality starts from May 4 through May 25, the veteran right-hander has surrendered 10 earned runs over his past two outings. He still owns a solid 3.44 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 67:26 K:BB across 81 innings and will take those numbers into a home matchup against the Rangers next week. |
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Maikel Garcia Maikel Garcia Remains out of lineup Friday
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 3:15 PM
Garcia (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Garcia is missing his sixth straight start, though he was able to pinch hit in Thursday's 8-6 win over the Twins. With Garcia absent from the starting nine, Nick Loftin is starting at third base and batting eighth against right-hander Zebby Matthews. |
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Michael Massey Michael Massey Blasts another homer Thursday
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 10:57 AM
Massey went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 8-6 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Massey got in on the offensive action with a single in the second inning before going yard to open the fourth frame. It marked his third homer over the past five games, during which the second baseman has hit safely and driven in at least one run in each contest. Across 47 contests in 2026, Massey is slashing .266/.287/.477 with six homers, nine doubles, 20 RBI, 16 runs and a stolen base. |
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Maikel Garcia Maikel Garcia Out of lineup again Thursday
Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 3:31 PM
Garcia (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Twins.
Analysis: It will be a fifth straight start missed for Garcia, who is working his way back from a right hamstring injury. The Royals are optimistic Garcia will be able to avoid the injured list, but a decision one way or another will need to be made soon. Nick Loftin is again filling in at third base in Garcia's stead. |
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Jonathan India Jonathan India Shifted to 60-day injured list
Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 3:24 PM
The Royals transferred India (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Thursday.
Analysis: The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Josh Rojas. India is out for the season after undergoing surgery in late April to repair the labrum in his left shoulder, so his move to the 60-day IL was inevitable. |
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