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Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino: Included on wild-card roster
The Kansas City Royals activated Vinnie Pasquantino (thumb) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.Pasquantino was supposed to be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks when he required surgery to repair a fractured right thumb in early September, but he's beat that timetable by a wide margin and will be part of the Royals' wild-card series roster. The expectation is that Pasquantino will be used at designated hitter, at least initially, which would free up at-bats at first base for Yuli Gurriel and/or Salvador Perez.
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Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino: Testing out thumb again Monday
Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro said that Vinnie Pasquantino (thumb) will hit in the cage Monday and the team will see how he feels Tuesday before determining whether he'll be included on the wild-card roster, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.Quatraro also noted that, if Pasquantino does make the roster, he would be used only as a designated hitter. Pasquantino has made a rapid recovery after having surgery in early September to repair a fractured right thumb. It seems as though he will play in the ALDS against the Orioles as long as he doesn't suffer a setback between now and when rosters are set.
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Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino: Could make wild-card roster
Vinnie Pasquantino (thumb) has a chance to be on the wild-card roster, according to manager Matt Quatraro, MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM reports.He had live at-bats this weekend against Kansas City Royals relievers, and it sounds like if he wakes up feeling good Tuesday, he'll be on the roster. Pasquantino has been out since Aug. 29 and underwent surgery in early September on a fractured right thumb.
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Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino: Takes batting practice
Vinnie Pasquantino (thumb) took batting practice on the field Thursday, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.Pasquantino is just over three weeks removed from surgery to repair a fractured right thumb, a procedure which carried a projected 6-to-8 week timetable. That he's already taking what looked to be full swings in batting practice seems to suggest he has a shot to beat that timeline, although the Kansas City Royals would need to qualify for the postseason and probably advance at least one round in order for Pasquantino to become a realistic option.
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Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino: Getting surgery for thumb
Vinnie Pasquantino said that he hopes to undergo surgery Tuesday for his fractured right thumb, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.Assuming no other hand injury was uncovered during Pasquantino's thumb surgery, he'll face a 6-to-8-week recovery timeline. When speaking to the media Monday, Pasquantino said that in his mind, his season is not over, but even if the Kansas City Royals make a deep playoff run, the coaching staff may not be keen in reintegrating him after a long absence. After his 2023 campaign was cut short to labrum surgery of his non-throwing shoulder, Pasquantino enjoyed a productive comeback season before suffering the fractured thumb last week, slashing .262/.315/.446 with 19 home runs, 97 RBI, 64 runs and one stolen base across 554 plate appearances.
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Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino: Placed on IL
The Kansas City Royals placed Vinnie Pasquantino (thumb) on the 10-day injured list Friday.Pasquantino was diagnosed with a fractured right thumb Friday and given a 6-8 week timeline for his return, ending the first baseman's 2024 season unless Kansas City makes a deep playoff run. The Royals recalled Nick Loftin from Triple-A Omaha to take Pasquantino's spot on the 26-man roster. Loftin and Salvador Perez should handle most of the work at first base down the stretch.
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Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino: Diagnosed with fractured thumb
Vinnie Pasquantino will miss the next 6-8 weeks after being diagnosed with a fractured right thumb.Pasquantino suffered the injury during Thursday's game in Houston on a collision at first base. While he could potentially return if the Kansas City Royals make a deep postseason run, it's likelier that the 26-year-old won't be seen again until spring training. It's a devastating blow to a Royals team that's fighting for a division title, and a major hit for Pasquantino's fantasy managers as well. Nick Pratto or Nick Loftin are options to be called up from Triple-A Omaha to fill in at first base, and Kansas City might also give Salvador Perez more action at the position while Freddy Fermin catches.
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Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino: Undergoing X-rays
Vinnie Pasquantino underwent X-rays on his hand following Thursday's game against the Astros, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.Pasquantino was forced to exit the game after a collision at first base. Manager Matt Quatraro did not yet have the results of the X-rays to provide a potential timeline for Pasquantino's return.
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Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino: Hurt in collision
Vinnie Pasquantino was forced to exit Thursday's game against the Astros after being involved in a collision at first base, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.Lucas Erceg (hand) was unable to cleanly field a groundball, and he rushed an inaccurate throw to first base, causing Pasquantino to move into the path of the baserunner. The nature of the injury is currently unclear, but Pasquantino left the game immediately.
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Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino: Homers, racks up four hits
Vinnie Pasquantino went 4-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to Cleveland.Pasquantino set a new season high with four hits Wednesday, his ninth multi-hit game of August. The 26-year-old has excelled this month, batting .271 with seven home runs, 25 RBI and 17 runs scored in 114 plate appearances. Pasquantino's stellar August has propelled him to fourth in MLB with 97 RBI as he continues his impressive breakout season. Overall, the first-baseman is slashing .264/.317/.449 with 19 home runs, 97 RBI and 64 runs scored in 130 games.