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Kansas City Royals prospect Carter Jensen is returning home.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, Jensen is set to make his Major League Baseball debut<\/a> at Kauffman Stadium against the Los Angeles Angels.<\/p>\n Jensen, 22, is a Kansas City native. He attended Park Hill High School and was selected in the third round of the 2021 MLB Draft. He rose swiftly through the minor-league system after an electric 2025 campaign across two levels as a catcher.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n This season, Jensen hit .290 with 20 home runs and 76 RBIs. He thrived with Triple-A Omaha playing alongside several Royals prospects. Jensen posted a 1.051 OPS (on-base plus slugging) in 43 games with the Omaha Storm Chasers.<\/p>\n The Royals have team captain Salvador Perez and backup Luke Maile currently on the roster at catcher. Now, Jensen will get an opportunity to learn from both down the stretch. Additionally, Jensen can give each some rest in the final month.<\/p>\n KC will also reinstate top slugger Jac Caglianone from the 10-day injured list. He finished a rehab assignment<\/a> due to a left hamstring strain. On the pitching side, the Royals will promote right-hander Luinder Avila from Triple-A Omaha.<\/p>\n Adding three players will necessitate another roster move. The Royals will need to decide which player will be demoted to make room. Also, Jensen will need to be added to the 40-man roster ahead of Tuesday\u2019s game.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n The Royals can keep 28 players on the active roster beginning on Monday.<\/p>\n Caglianone was likely to return during the homestand. Prior to Sunday\u2019s action, Caglianone hit .385 with five home runs and 16 RBIs in 16 rehab games. He struck out 11 times and drew seven walks.<\/p>\n