Royals face decision on injured first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:11 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Kansas City Royals are evaluating the future of first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, who is currently on the injured list with a broken hamate bone, expected to miss four to six weeks. Despite having a strong performance in the past season, his current batting average is just.223 with a.660 OPS. The team is 6.5 games back in the Wild Card race and may consider trades as the deadline approaches. One possible move could involve shifting Jac Caglianone back to first base if Pasquantino is traded.
- •Pasquantino is hitting.223 with a.660 OPS this season.
- •He is sidelined for four to six weeks due to injury.
- •Royal's postseason hopes are fading, sitting 6.5 games back.
- •The team may look to make significant changes at the trade deadline.
- •Caglianone could shift back to first base if Pasquantino is traded.
- 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — Royals get trade update on $11.1 million first baseman with .660 OPS
"This would be a shocking move for Kansas City to make.
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