Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino is not in Saturday's lineup as the Royals continue a three-game set in Queens. Pasquantino was off to a slow start, as he tallied just five hits in his first eleven games. Since then, Pasquantino has hit for a .583 AVG with two doubles and one home run. Salvador Perez will shift to first base today, and Freddy Fermin will serve as the backstop for pitcher Alec Marsh. This will be Fermin's sixth start of the season and will have a difficult matchup as he faces southpaw Sean Manaea, who has a dominant 0.82 ERA and 0.73 WHIP across his first two starts.

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino broke out of a slump in Wednesday's 11-2 blowout win over the visiting Houston Astros, going 3-for-3 with a home run, a double, and a career-high five RBI. Pasquantino doubled to shallow left to drive in two runs in a seven-run third inning for the Royals before homering to right during the fourth frame. It was already a huge evening at the dish, but Pasquantino added a sacrifice fly to bring in one more in the sixth. The 26-year-old former top prospect was a popular fantasy drop candidate after an abysmal 4-for-37 start to the year, but Wednesday's three-hit attack raised his batting average to .175 and his OPS to .552 over 11 games. Pasquantino occupies a premium lineup spot in KC's lineup every day and should continue to have plenty of RBI chances going forward.

After missing most of the 2023 season due to a shoulder injury, Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino has gotten off to a slow start in 2024. He has only one hit in 11 at-bats (1-for-11) and is slashing .091/.231/.091 over three games. Pasquantino will look to rebound this week against an awful White Sox team just swept by the Tigers. The 26-year-old is worth starting in all formats in a plus matchup versus Chicago, especially in OBP leagues. As long as Pasquantino is healthy, he is expected to be a four-category player and should be starting for your team in the long term.

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder) is playing first base and batting second in the team's Cactus League opener on Friday versus the Texas Rangers. It's good news after Pasquantino had season-ending shoulder surgery last June. The power-hitting left-hander played in only 61 games in his second year in the majors due to his shoulder injury and went 57-for-231 (.247) with nine home runs, 26 RBI and 24 runs scored after hitting .295/.383/.450 with an .832 OPS, 10 home runs and 26 RBI in 72 games in his rookie campaign in 2022. He was a disappointment up until his injury last year, but when healthy, Pasquantino has the ability to be a four-category producer for fantasy managers, albeit without much protection around him in Kansas City.

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder) will miss the remainder of the season after tearing the labrum in his right shoulder. He will need surgery to address the injury. It's a tough development for the Royals, Pasquantino and his fantasy managers after the 25-year-old left-handed slugger landed on the 10-day injured list late last week. Pasquantino will finish the 2023 season with a .247 batting average (57-for-231) with 17 doubles, nine home runs, 26 RBI and 24 runs scored in 260 plate appearances over 61 games in just his second major-league season. Fantasy managers in redraft leagues can obviously drop him now. Since Pasquantino was injured last week, Nick Pratto has been starting at first base and batting leadoff for the Royals.

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder) recently landed on the 10-day injured list after experiencing discomfort on Friday versus the Orioles. Nobody knows for sure how long he'll be out. However, the 25-year-old is scheduled for an MRI on Monday, so the team hopes to have a clearer picture of his prognosis. Pasquantino is hitting .247 with nine home runs and 26 RBI this season, so he's been a stable presence in most fantasy formats. But for now, fantasy managers should keep him on the roster and hope for a positive update.

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The left-handed slugger made an early exit during Friday's game due to a right shoulder issue. The organization is unsure how long Pasquantino is going to be sidelined. Fantasy managers will have to stay tuned for another update on his status. Pasquantino is slashing .247/.324/.437 with nine home runs and 26 RBI in 60 games this season. In a corresponding move, outfielder Edward Olivares has been activated from the restricted list.

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder instability on Saturday. The 25-year-old left Friday's contest against the Orioles early with right shoulder discomfort but it's unclear how long the instability will keep him out. Pasquantino is slashing .247/.324/.437 to go along with nine home runs and 26 RBI over 231 at-bats. Outfielder Edward Olivares was activated from the restricted list in a corresponding move.

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder) left the game early on Friday night against the Baltimore Orioles with right-shoulder discomfort. Fantasy managers will want to check back after the Royals update the 25-year-old's status either after Friday's game or early on Saturday. Consider him to be day-to-day until further notice. Before leaving, Pasquantino went 0-for-3 to drop his season average to .247. He was replaced at first base by Matt Duffy. The power-hitting left-handed hitter entered Friday's contest hitting .250 (57-for-228) with 17 doubles, nine home runs, 26 RBI and 24 runs in 60 games in his second MLB season. He's really struggled early on in June, with just one hit so far in 21 at-bats.

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino is hitting second Wednesday against Lance Lynn and the White Sox. Pasquantino is just 1-for-6 with two RBI in his career versus Lynn, but that one hit was a home run. Pasquantino is quietly churning out an impressive triple-slash line of .287/.376/.529 in his second year in the majors. The 25-year-old also boasts an expected batting average of .316, per Statcast, a figure which places him in the top-three percent of baseball this year in that regard. Continue to fire up the rising slugger with confidence across all formats.

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino is batting fourth in Thursday's matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays. Pasquantino is set to face Blue Jays' right-hander Kevin Gausman. Kansas City has shuffled Pasquantino around in the lineup in an effort to get him to shake off his early season struggles. The 25-year-old is hitting .118 (2-for-17) with a home run over six games in 2023. He was a trendy sleeper in fantasy drafts after slashing .295/.383/.450 over 72 games last year. Pasquantino will look to turn things around starting Thursday against the Blue Jays. Despite his recent struggles, fantasy managers should continue to start the young slugger in all league formats.

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino came into Spring Training ready to play as he put together a strong performance in Friday's opener. The 25-year-old went 2-for-2 with a huge two-run home run in the victory over the Texas Rangers. Pasquantino was a reliable bat for the Royals last season and it doesn't appear that he has lost his groove. That being said, Pasquantino has become a hot commodity in fantasy drafts. He is currently being drafted slightly outside the top-100 in early fantasy drafts. The hype appears to be real with Pasquantino, so it might be time to buy-in before it's too late.

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino went 2-for-4 on Thursday with a run, two singles, and a walk as his club lost to the Detroit Tigers 10-3. The rookie's been a bright spot in the Royals lineup, slashing .284/.374/.441 with nine home runs, 22 runs, and 24 RBI over 66 games. Fantasy managers that picked up Pasquantino on the waiver wire should be happy with his production, and his career .292 minor league batting average proves it's sustainable.

The Kansas City Royals reinstated rookie infielder Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned outfielder Brent Rooker to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Pasquantino was shelved at the end of last month with right shoulder discomfort, and he went 3-for-14 with three RBI in four minor league rehab games for Omaha. The 24-year-old left-handed hitter should return to being an everyday starter for the rebuilding Royals to close out the 2022 regular season. Before his shoulder injury, Pasquantino was slashing .263/.350/.434 with eight home runs, 15 RBI and 18 runs scored in 200 plate appearances over 49 games. Get him back into your lineups in deeper mixed leagues.

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Omaha. The 24-year-old has been on the IL since August 22 when he felt pain in his shoulder after an awkward swing. He was eligible to return on Friday, but he wasn't quite ready. The team decided he needed a short rehab stint, but he should return early next week if things go well. The rookie masher was tremendous in August, slashing .329/.392/.600 with five homers. He needs to be rostered in all fantasy leagues moving forward, as his upside is among the highest in the game.

The Kansas City Royals placed rookie first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder discomfort on Tuesday and recalled right-hander Jonathan Heasley from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. The Royals also optioned right-hander Collin Snider to Omaha and recalled catcher Sebastian Rivero from Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Pasquantino has hit .263 with eight home runs, 15 RBI and 18 runs scored in his first 49 major league games and has quickly become one of the rebuilding Royals' best hitters. Fantasy managers should keep him stashed in all leagues. The 24-year-old's injury isn't believed to be too serious, so hopefully he can return when he's eligible on Sept. 2.

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder) left Monday's game in the second inning after he felt some pain in his shoulder during a swing. After the contest ended, he downplayed the injury, telling reporters that he has "felt similar things before in the past." He went on to say that he is not worried about his shoulder due to his past experience with a similar issue. Pasquantino will be evaluated on Tuesday, so stay tuned.

Kansas City Royals rookie first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder) left the game early on Monday against the Chicago White Sox with right shoulder discomfort. Pasquantino looked to be in serious pain after a swing and was replaced by infielder Nick Pratto. For now, fantasy managers must consider Pasquantino as day-to-day but be prepared for the worst. The 24-year-old left-handed slugger has held his own in his first taste of major league pitching this year, slashing .264/.348/.437 with eight home runs, 15 RBI and 17 runs scored in his first 198 big-league plate appearances over 48 games played for the Royals. Check back for updates on the severity of his shoulder injury.

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino continued his recent power surge in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Twins, going 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk, and a strikeout. The 24-year-old rookie has now hit five HR in his last seven games and has a respectable .261/.345/.458 slash line with eight HR and 14 RBI in 174 plate appearances. He has always profiled as having power potential and is currently rostered in just 30 percent of leagues. As such, he is worth a look for fantasy managers who need a boost in their lineups.

Kansas City Royals rookie first baseman/designated hitter Vinnie Pasquantino (thumb) is dealing with right thumb discomfort, which is why he's not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels. He felt it on a swing on Tuesday but is "feeling better today," according to skipper Mike Matheny. Fantasy managers should consider the 24-year-old day-to-day for now. Pasquantino has struggled in his first 25 major league games, going 19-for-90 (.211) with 17 strikeouts, three home runs, five RBI and eight runs scored in 104 plate appearances. Andrew Benintendi will serve as the designated hitter and bat third on Wednesday, while Ryan O'Hearn is at first base and hitting fifth against Angels right-hander Janson Junk.