Royals activate Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia, cut Starling Marte
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:06 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Kansas City Royals activated Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia from the Injured List ahead of their game tonight against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In corresponding moves, the team designated outfielder Starling Marte for assignment and demoted infielder Josh Rojas. Connor Thomas was added to the bullpen after being claimed off waivers. Pasquantino, who has struggled with injuries this season, will return to first base, while Garcia steps into the lineup hitting fourth. Marte, brought in as a veteran presence this season, has played 59 games with a batting line of.242/.298/.314.
- •Pasquantino plays first base after returning from a hand injury.
- •Garcia joins the lineup, replacing Marte in the outfield.
- •Marte has a.242 batting average in 59 games this season.
- •Connor Thomas is added to the Royals' bullpen.
- •Team seeks to improve performance with new roster adjustments.
- 8:06 PMYahoo Sports — Vinnie and Maikel return, Royals cut Marte
"The Royals also add a lefty to the bullpen.
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