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The Royals infielder exited Thursday's game with a hamstring injury and is not in the lineup for Friday's series finale vs. Texas.
Maikel Garcia left Kansas City's game on May 30 with a pulled hamstring. He is not in the starting lineup for the series finale against the Rangers on May 31. The injury forced a lineup change for the Royals, who have lost 15 of their last 18 games. No IL designation has been officially announced yet.
Kansas City moved catcher Carter Jensen from his typical fifth-spot to the leadoff position Saturday as the team struggled to generate runs.
The Royals had scored just five runs over four games before Saturday, prompting manager to slot 22-year-old catcher Carter Jensen into the leadoff spot. Jensen had batted leadoff only once previously this season and twice in 2025. He responded with an RBI single and a two-run homer, helping Kansas City score six runs. Jensen has accumulated 125 of his 167 at-bats this season hitting fifth.
Kansas City's front office acknowledges missed evaluations but believes the roster has pieces to compete, while a staff shakeup appears unlikely.
The Royals have fallen well short of preseason expectations through early May 2026. GM Picollo acknowledged accountability for evaluations that have not panned out but expressed confidence in the roster's core. Despite loud calls from fans for a coaching change, reports indicate no staff shakeup is imminent. The team continues to search for offensive answers.
A's starter Luis Severino was pulled in the first inning Friday night after getting hurt, raising concern about his availability going forward.
Luis Severino was pitching for Oakland against his former team when he suffered an injury in the first inning and was removed from the game. He had already allowed a three-run home run to Paul Goldschmidt before exiting. The nature and severity of the injury were not specified in the report. His next start is in question pending further evaluation.
Kansas City is sitting one of its young righties against Rangers southpaw Mackenzie Gore, highlighting an ongoing struggle against left-handed pitching.
The Royals are resting either Carter Jensen or Jac Caglianone for their game against the Rangers, with lefty Mackenzie Gore on the mound. Both players have struggled against left-handed pitching, prompting the platoon decision. The article does not specify which player is sitting, leaving some ambiguity. This reflects a broader evaluation process for Kansas City's young hitters down the stretch.
Kansas City adds two bullpen veterans at the minor-league level as the club searches for organizational depth during a losing stretch.
The Kansas City Royals have added pitchers Luke Jackson and Genesis Cabrera as minor-league signings to bolster bullpen depth. The moves come as the team is reportedly on pace for 98 losses in 2026. Both veterans represent low-risk depth options rather than significant roster upgrades. The additions were discussed in the context of broader organizational decision-making during a difficult stretch.
The players' union submitted its opening economic proposals as both sides begin formal negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement.
MLB and the MLBPA have started preliminary CBA negotiations ahead of the current agreement's Dec. 1 expiration. The union submitted its first formal proposal, led by interim executive director Bruce Meyer. Key asks include doubling the minimum salary from $780,000 to $1.5 million starting in 2027. The union also cited goals around preserving baseball's market system and rewarding competition.