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Royals Rookie Carter Jensen Oversleeps, Removed from Lineup

4/3/2026

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Carter Jensen (Royals rookie catcher) was removed from the lineup shortly before the game against the Minnesota Twins after oversleeping.
Royals manager Matt Quatraro confirmed the incident as an oversight.
Salvador Perez (Royals catcher) moved to catcher.
Lane Thomas (Royals outfielder) shifted to right field.
The Royals will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the next series after a 5-1 loss.

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Carter Jensen (Royals rookie catcher) was removed from the lineup shortly before the game against the Minnesota Twins after oversleeping.
Royals manager Matt Quatraro confirmed the incident as an oversight.
Salvador Perez (Royals catcher) moved to catcher.
Lane Thomas (Royals outfielder) shifted to right field.
The Royals will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the next series after a 5-1 loss.