Vinnie Pasquantino undergoes hand surgery, out up to six weeks
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 6:14 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Vinnie Pasquantino, the Kansas City Royals first baseman, had surgery on June 13 for a fractured hamate bone in his right hand and will likely be sidelined for up to six weeks. He exited the Royals' game against the Astros after a swing in the fifth inning. This injury adds to the challenges for the struggling Royals, who are 10.5 games behind in the AL Central. To fill his roster spot, the Royals recalled John Rave from Triple-A Omaha, while Jac Caglianone is expected to cover most games at first base. Pasquantino was batting.224 this season with six home runs and 32 RBIs, a decline compared to his breakout year last season.
- •Pasquantino had surgery on June 13 for a hand injury.
- •He could miss up to six weeks recovering.
- •John Rave is recalled from Triple-A Omaha.
- •Jac Caglianone likely plays first base.
- •Royals are 10.5 games out in the AL Central.
- 6:58 PMYahoo Sports — Royals place 1B Vinnie Pasquantino on IL with fractured hamate in right hand
- 6:43 PMESPN MLB — Royals' Pasquantino could be out up to 6 weeks
- 4:53 PMYahoo Sports — Vinnie Pasquantino has hand surgery, faces up to 6 weeks out in the latest injury blow to the Royals
"Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino had surgery Sunday on a fractured hamate bone in his right hand and could miss up to six weeks, the latest injury misfortune to befall a club that has struggled to live up to expectations this season. The Royals recalled outfielder John Rave from Triple-A Omaha to replace Pasquantino on the roster ahead of their series finale against the Astros. Jac Caglianone, who has been their regular right fielder, likely will play the majority of games at first base.
"Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino had surgery Sunday on a fractured hamate bone in his right hand and could miss up to six weeks.
"Pasquantino was the second AL Central sluggers who broke his hamates on Saturday, joining the Guardians' José Ramírez.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 6:58 PMRoyals place 1B Vinnie Pasquantino on IL with fractured hamate in right hand
Pasquantino was the second AL Central sluggers who broke his hamates on Saturday, joining the Guardians' José Ramírez.
- ESPN MLBJun 14, 2026, 6:43 PMRoyals' Pasquantino could be out up to 6 weeks
Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino had surgery Sunday on a fractured hamate bone in his right hand and could miss up to six weeks.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:53 PMVinnie Pasquantino has hand surgery, faces up to 6 weeks out in the latest injury blow to the Royals
Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino had surgery Sunday on a fractured hamate bone in his right hand and could miss up to six weeks, the latest injury misfortune to befall a club that has struggled to live up to expectations this season. The Royals recalled outfielder John Rave from Triple-A Omaha to replace Pasquantino on the roster ahead of their series finale against the Astros. Jac Caglianone, who has been their regular right fielder, likely will play the majority of games at first base.
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