Vinnie Pasquantino -- General News
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Vinnie Pasquantino returned to the Kansas City Royals' lineup on May 1, 2026, after sitting out two games due to lower back tightness. Playing first base and batting third against the Seattle Mariners, Pasquantino went 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored in the Royals' 7-6 victory. He drove in the opening run with an RBI single to right field in the first inning and added a solo home run in the sixth inning off Bryan Woo on a 2-0 count. The blast was Statcast-projected at 404 feet into the second deck in right field and represented his fourth homer of the season.
Pasquantino indicated he was eager to return, stating "I told them yesterday, I want in." The back issue has been an ongoing concern; he was removed in the sixth inning of Tuesday's game and also appeared Thursday before the Royals' 6-3 loss to Oakland. Manager Matt Quatraro expressed hope the issue will resolve within days, though acknowledged Pasquantino may continue to feel effects throughout the season.
On the season, the 28-year-old first baseman is batting .176 with 3 doubles, 16 RBIs, and 25 strikeouts across 30 games, representing a slow start for Kansas City.