Misner will start in center field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Astros. Misner will draw a fourth straight start after going 4-for-9 with a walk and three RBI over the prior three contests. The 28-year-old looks poised to handle an everyday role in center field for Kansas City while Kyle Isbel (foot) is on the shelf.
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| R/R | 6'3" | 195 | 24 | |
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R/R | 6'1" | 210 | 26 |
Mason Black
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R/R | 6'3" | 228 | 26 |
| L/L | 6'1" | 205 | 31 | |
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L/L | 6'3" | 220 | 28 |
| L/L | 6'2" | 180 | 29 | |
Noah Cameron
65
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L/L | 6'3" | 220 | 26 |
| R/R | 6'5" | 225 | 26 | |
Steven Cruz
64
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R/R | 6'7" | 225 | 26 |
| R/R | 6'3" | 195 | 31 | |
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Lucas Erceg
60
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L/R | 6'2" | 214 | 31 |
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R/R | 6'6" | 277 | 33 |
| R/L | 6'4" | 205 | 29 | |
| L/L | 6'0" | 200 | 35 | |
| L/L | 6'5" | 221 | 46 | |
| R/R | 6'2" | 210 | 34 | |
| L/L | 6'0" | 194 | 27 | |
| R/R | 6'3" | 210 | 29 | |
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R/R | 6'3" | 175 | 23 |
Alex Lange
56
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R/R | 6'3" | 202 | 30 |
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R/R | 6'4" | 225 | 36 |
| R/R | 6'5" | 230 | 35 | |
| L/L | 6'6" | 200 | 29 | |
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R/R | 6'2" | 220 | 28 |
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R/R | 6'7" | 230 | 29 |
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L/L | 6'4" | 230 | 33 |
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R/R | 6'3" | 217 | 29 |
Eli Morgan
34
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R/R | 5'10" | 190 | 30 |
| L/L | 6'2" | 192 | 25 | |
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L/L | 6'4" | 190 | 28 |
| L/L | 6'1" | 180 | 24 | |
| R/R | 6'4" | 212 | 33 | |
| R/R | 6'2" | 224 | 32 | |
| R/L | 6'5" | 255 | 36 | |
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Mitch Spence
54
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R/R | 6'1" | 185 | 28 |
Matt Strahm
25
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R/L | 6'2" | 190 | 34 |
| R/R | 6'2" | 205 | 35 | |
| L/L | 6'5" | 245 | 33 | |
| R/R | 6'6" | 215 | 34 | |
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L/R | 6'3" | 185 | 25 |
| CATCHERS | B/T | HT | WT | Age |
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| R/R | 6'1" | 243 | 33 | |
| L/R | 6'0" | 210 | 22 | |
| R/R | 6'3" | 225 | 35 | |
| R/R | 6'2" | 255 | 36 |
| INFIELDERS | B/T | HT | WT | Age |
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| R/R | 6'2" | 225 | 33 | |
| R/R | 6'1" | 180 | 26 | |
| R/R | 6'0" | 215 | 42 | |
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R/R | 5'10" | 200 | 29 |
| R/R | 6'3" | 195 | 29 | |
Nick Loftin
12
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R/R | 5'11" | 180 | 27 |
| L/R | 6'0" | 195 | 28 | |
| R/R | 6'1" | 195 | 32 | |
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L/L | 6'3" | 245 | 28 |
Josh Rojas
40
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L/R | 6'1" | 200 | 31 |
| R/R | 5'10" | 185 | 28 | |
| B/R | 6'0" | 223 | 29 | |
| R/R | 6'1" | 200 | 26 |
| OUTFIELDERS | B/T | HT | WT | Age |
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| L/L | 6'4" | 250 | 23 | |
| B/R | 5'8" | 188 | 28 | |
| B/L | 6'0" | 209 | 36 | |
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L/R | 5'10" | 190 | 29 |
| R/R | 6'0" | 190 | 25 | |
| R/R | 6'0" | 195 | 37 | |
| L/L | 6'3" | 220 | 28 | |
John Rave
16
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L/L | 5'10" | 194 | 28 |
| R/R | 6'1" | 230 | 34 | |
Lane Thomas
15
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R/R | 5'11" | 195 | 30 |
| B/R | 6'1" | 185 | 27 |
June 10
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The Kansas City Royals recalled OF Kameron Misner from the minors.
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The Kansas City Royals placed OF Kyle Isbel on the 10-day injured list.
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June 09
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The Kansas City Royals activated RHP Stephen Kolek from the Family Medical Emergency list.
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The Kansas City Royals optioned INF Josh Rojas to the minors.
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June 02
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The Kansas City Royals claimed OF Matthew Lugo off waivers.
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The Kansas City Royals optioned OF Matthew Lugo to the minors.
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The Kansas City Royals outrighted LHP Bailey Falter to the minors.
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The Kansas City Royals optioned RHP Eli Morgan to the minors.
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Misner will start in center field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Astros. Misner will draw a fourth straight start after going 4-for-9 with a walk and three RBI over the prior three contests. The 28-year-old looks poised to handle an everyday role in center field for Kansas City while Kyle Isbel (foot) is on the shelf.
Thomas went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Saturday's 8-7 loss to the Astros. Thomas jumped on a center-cut sinker from Mike Burrows in the fourth inning, blasting a 432-foot homer into the fountains at Kauffman Stadium for his third long ball of the season. The veteran outfielder has been productive when called upon in June, going 9-for-30 (.300) with two homers, six RBI, six runs and five walks across 11 appearances. With Vinnie Pasquantino (hand) expected to miss significant time, Thomas could see additional opportunities in right field with Jac Caglianone shifting to first base.
Jensen went 2-for-5 with two doubles, three RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 8-7 loss to the Astros. Jensen doubled up on doubles, with his second two-bagger of the night coming with the bases loaded and clearing the bases in the sixth inning. The catcher is in the midst of a modest six-game hitting streak, during which he has gone 7-for-24 (.292) with a homer, four doubles, seven RBI and five runs scored. On the year, the 22-year-old is slashing .220/.289/.393 with eight homers, 13 doubles, 35 RBI and 29 runs across 242 plate appearances.
Royals manager Matt Quatraro said that Pasquantino underwent surgery Sunday to remove a fractured hamate bone in his right hand and will face a recovery timeline of roughly 4-to-6 weeks, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports. The projected timeline is a fairly standard one for hamate surgeries and likely indicates that the Royals plan on holding Pasquantino out through the All-Star break in mid-July. Jac Caglianone is slated to start at first base in Sunday's game against the Astros and should see the bulk of the playing time at the position for the duration of Pasquantino's stint on the 10-day injured list.
The Royals recalled Rave from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday. Rave failed to make Kansas City's Opening Day roster and has enjoyed a strong start to the season at Omaha, posting a .278/.395/.475 slash lien with 10 homers and 16 steals in 60 games. The 28-year-old will now join the Royals as outfield depth, taking the roster spot of Vinnie Pasquantino (hand).
The Royals placed Pasquantino (hand) on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a right hamate fracture. The 28-year-old sustained the injury during Saturday's contest and now seems likely to be sidelined at least through the All-Star break, though he's currently without an official timeline for his return. Jac Caglianone replaced Pasquantino at first base Saturday and is also starting there Sunday, while John Rave was called up from Triple-A Omaha to bolster Kansas City's bench.
Cameron didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Astros. He allowed four runs on seven hits, including two home runs, while striking out one across 4.1 innings. Cameron wasn't at his best Saturday and saw the end of a four-start streak in which he'd given up two or fewer earned runs. This was also the first time Cameron gave up multiple homers in a game since April 18, when he allowed two long balls against the Yankees. Cameron has a 4.11 ERA and 1.21 WHIP across 13 starts and 70 innings this season, but his 3.49 FIP suggests he's been pitching better than what his ERA indicates. He's slated to make his next start at home against the Cardinals.
Lange (0-4) was tagged with the loss Saturday against the Astros after allowing a run on one hit and a walk across 1.2 innings. He struck out one. Lange entered the game at the top of the eighth inning and retired Jake Meyers and Brice Matthews to keep the game tied. However, he couldn't do it in the ninth and allowed the game-winning run when Joey Loperfido crossed home plate on an RBI groundout from Christian Walker. Lange enjoyed a run of nine straight appearances without allowing a run between May 20 and June 9, but he's given up three over his last two outings (2.2 innings). He owns a 4.13 ERA and 1.44 WHIP so far this season across 32.2 frames.