Royals struggle in Minnesota amid injuries and trade talk
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 12:16 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Kansas City Royals continue their road trip, facing challenges including injuries and player movement speculation. First baseman Vinnie Pasquantino exited Monday’s game with right hand soreness, related to a previous hamate injury. Starter Seth Lugo performed well against the Minnesota Twins, allowing one run over six innings. Meanwhile, infielder Maikel Garcia is on a rehab assignment aimed at returning to the team, while reliever Beck Way has been placed on the injured list due to back tightness. Protests regarding plans for a new downtown stadium have also disrupted meetings related to funding.
- •Vinnie Pasquantino leaves game with sore right hand.
- •Seth Lugo allows one run in six innings against Twins.
- •Maikel Garcia begins rehab assignment at Double-A.
- •Reliever Beck Way placed on injured list due to back issues.
- •Protests disrupt zoning meeting for new stadium funding.
- 12:16 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas City Royals news: The odyssey continues in Minnesota
"The Royals are still mired in the roadtrip, with injuries and trade talk dominating the baseball landscape.
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