Vinnie Pasquantino Injury: Royals' First Baseman Exits Game with Hamate Injury

Vinnie Pasquantino, the Kansas City Royals' first baseman, suffered a hamate injury during Saturday's game against the Houston Astros.

He grimaced in pain after a swing at the plate and popped out to Astros third baseman Isaac Parades in the fifth inning before heading to the clubhouse.

The Royals announced Pasquantino's injury later in the game, and manager Matt Quatraro believes it's an IL situation.

The team has already been without several key players, including starting centerfielder Kyle Isbel and multiple pitchers.

To compensate for Pasquantino's absence, the Royals made adjustments to their defensive lineup, shifting infielder Jac Caglianone to first base and outfielder Lane Thomas to right field.

Pasquantino has been dealing with tightness in his lower back this season, but an injury to his hand could be a setback for the team.

Despite this, Pasquantino's performance has been strong, with 18 hits and nine RBIs in the past 15 games. He expressed confidence that he will make a speedy recovery and return to the field soon.

The team is rallying behind Pasquantino and offering their support during this challenging time.

This story was originally published on June 13, 2026, at 8:23 PM.