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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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Matthew Lugo Matthew Lugo Sent to Triple-A
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 3:49 PM
The Royals optioned Lugo to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
Analysis: The 25-year-old will head back to Omaha since Maikel Garcia (hamstring) is coming off the injured list. Lugo has made nine appearances for the Royals this year and has gone 2-for-14 with one walk and six strikeouts. |
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Maikel Garcia Maikel Garcia Back from injured list
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 3:25 PM
The Royals reinstated Garcia (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Garcia is ready to rejoin the active roster after missing the past few weeks due to a hamstring strain. The 26-year-old hit the ground running during his three-game rehab assignment, going 4-for-13 (.308 average) with a double and a stolen base. Garcia should reclaim the starting job at third base for Kansas City now that he's healthy. |
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Easton McGee Easton McGee Dispatched to Omaha
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 1:19 PM
The Royals optioned McGee to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.
Analysis: He'll be replaced on the roster and in the bullpen by Lucas Erceg. McGee had been scored up in two out of his previous three appearances for the Royals. |
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Lucas Erceg Lucas Erceg Back in majors
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 1:15 PM
The Royals recalled Erceg from Triple-A Omaha on Monday.
Analysis: Erceg was sent down one month ago and logged a 1.74 ERA and 13:3 K:BB over 10.1 frames covering nine appearances with Omaha. The 31-year-old has had a disastrous season with the Royals, posting a 6.23 ERA and 31:29 K:BB over 43.1 innings, but will aim to finish on a high note. |
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Noah Cameron Noah Cameron Fires six strong innings
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 9:12 PM
Cameron took a no-decision Sunday against Boston, allowing one run on four hits and one walk in six innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Cameron appeared to be unfazed by Sunday's contest being pushed back almost two hours due to inclement weather, holding the Red Sox in check for six frames. The southpaw has turned his campaign around in a big way since the All-Star break, producing a 2.42 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 58:20 K:BB over his last 70.2 innings. He'll look to further build on a season 3.84 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 149:52 K:BB across 166.1 innings in his next appearance in Pittsburgh. |
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Carter Jensen Carter Jensen Taking seat against southpaw
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 1:46 PM
Jensen is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Jensen started the previous five games -- going 5-for-19 with three doubles and two homers -- and will receive a day off with lefty Payton Tolle pitching for the Red Sox. Luke Maile will step in behind the plate for the series finale in Boston. |
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Vinnie Pasquantino Vinnie Pasquantino Day off vs. southpaw
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 1:26 PM
Pasquantino is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: The first baseman will receive Sunday off after a run of 12 straight starts, during which he posted a .191/.264/.383 slash line with three doubles, two homers and seven RBI. Salvador Perez will take over at first base while Jac Caglianone (elbow) returns from a six-game absence as the designated hitter against Boston lefty Payton Tolle. |
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Jac Caglianone Jac Caglianone Rejoining lineup Sunday
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 11:11 AM
Caglianone (elbow) is batting third as the designated hitter Sunday against the Red Sox.
Analysis: The 23-year-old was held out of the starting nine the past six games due to flexor strain, but he'll return to the lineup Sunday after making a pinch-hit appearance in Saturday's contest. Caglianone is off to a slow start to September, going 4-for-18 with two doubles, four RBI and two runs through six games. |
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