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Caglianone returns to Royals lineup after apologizing for incident

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 11:08 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Caglianone returns to Royals lineup after apologizing for incident

Summary

Jac Caglianone is back in the Kansas City Royals lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates after missing a game due to an injury sustained from punching a dugout wall. He expressed regret for his actions, calling them 'selfish and immature.' The incident followed a loss to the Houston Astros in which Caglianone had gone hitless in ten at-bats. This season, he has performed well overall, batting.277 with 23 home runs, although he has struggled in September. His manager, Matt Quatraro, made the decision to sit him for one game following the incident.

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By the Numbers

•Caglianone returned to the lineup against the Pirates after an injury.
•He cut his hand after punching a dugout wall following a loss.
•Caglianone called his actions selfish, emphasizing accountability.
•He has struggled in September, hitting.148 over ten games.
•The Royals hope to benefit from his strong overall season performance.

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Jac Caglianone returned to the lineup Saturday against the Pirates after missing Friday night’s game for punching a dugout wall and cutting his hand. Caglianone addressed the media Saturday before the game, calling it a “very selfish and immature move on my part.” “These guys hold me to a higher standard,” said Caglianone. “I hold […]
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