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Royals Sideline Pasquantino After Hand Surgery, Caglianone Starts

6/15/2026

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Summary

Pasquantino Surgery

Outfielder Nick Pasquantino underwent surgery on Sunday to remove a fractured hamate bone in his right hand.
He faces a recovery timeline of roughly four to six weeks.
The Royals will keep Pasquantino on the 10-day injured list through the All-Star break in mid-July.
First baseman Jac Caglianone is slated to start against the Houston Astros on Sunday and receive most first-base playing time while Pasquantino remains sidelined.

Summary

Rave Promoted

The Royals promoted outfielder John Rave from Triple-A Omaha.
Rave posted a .278 average with 10 homers in Triple-A.
Rave hit .196 with four homers for Kansas City last season, a possible lineup boost.
First baseman Pasquantino is batting .224 this season, his lowest average, with six homers and 32 RBIs in 68 games.
Catcher Carter Jensen said Pasquantino’s absence “stinks a lot” for the Royals.

Summary

Royals Injury Plague

Over half of the Kansas City Royals’ starting rotation is on the injured list.
Two key members of the Royals’ bullpen are also sidelined with injuries.
The team’s starting second baseman and center fielder have both been placed on the injured list.
Pitcher Seth Lugo was moved to the 7-day concussion injured list after a frightening incident on the mound.

History

Historical Context

After nine straight losing seasons from 2004-2012, the Royals rebuilt under GM Dayton Moore, reaching the 2014 postseason and winning the 2015 World Series. That revival was sparked by a 27-player injury surge in 2014, prompting roster overhauls. Today, another crisis looms as outfielder Vinnie Pasquantino faces hamate surgery and pitcher Seth Lugo lands on the concussion list.

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Pasquantino Surgery

Outfielder Nick Pasquantino underwent surgery on Sunday to remove a fractured hamate bone in his right hand.
He faces a recovery timeline of roughly four to six weeks.
The Royals will keep Pasquantino on the 10-day injured list through the All-Star break in mid-July.
First baseman Jac Caglianone is slated to start against the Houston Astros on Sunday and receive most first-base playing time while Pasquantino remains sidelined.

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