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Vinnie Pasquantino Injures his Back on Tuesday
The Kansas City Royals announced that first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (back) left Tuesday's game early against the Athletics with lower-back tightness. Pasquantino was removed from the game at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento after grounding out in the top of the sixth inning. Until we know more about the 28-year-old's status, consider him day-to-day going into Game 3 of a four-game series against the A's on Wednesday. In the eventual 4-1 win for KC, Pasquantino went 1-for-2 at the plate with a double and a walk. Nick Loftin moved from second base to first base with the Pasquatch leaving early. If Pasquantino is forced to miss additional time, either Loftin or catcher Salvador Perez would most likely see most of the playing time at first base for the Royals. Pasquantino showed last year that he has high-end power by clubbing 32 home runs and driving in 113 in 160 games played, but he's had trouble making contact so far in 28 games in 2026, going 17-for-102 (.167) with three home runs and 14 RBI across 123 plate appearances. UPDATE: Pasquantino said that his back has bothered him for "a while," but manager Matt Quatraro said that the Royals are considering the first baseman as day-to-day.
Source: Kansas City Royals
Source: Kansas City Royals
