On Saturday during an 8-7 loss to the Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino exited the game after appearing to be in visible pain following a swing.<\/p>\n
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It was later announced that Pasquantino exited the game with a hamate injury.<\/p>\n
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The following day, on Sunday, the Royals announced they had placed Pasquantino on the 10-day injured list<\/a> with a right hamate fracture. Shortly after the announcement, the club provided a more detailed update on the first baseman’s injury.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kansas City broadcaster Joel Goldberg revealed<\/a> that manager Matt Quatraro said Pasquantino underwent hamate surgery Sunday morning. The first baseman is expected to miss approximately four to six weeks.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is another setback in what has been a frustrating, injury-plagued season for Kansas City. Pasquantino joins a growing list of Royals currently on the injured list.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The 2026 season got off to a slow start for the 28-year-old. In April, Pasquantino slashed .167\/.269\/.344 in 90 at-bats.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What makes the injury even more unfortunate is that Pasquantino appeared to be turning a corner at the plate. His offensive production had begun to pick up after a rocky start to the season.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In his first 47 at-bats of June, Pasquantino slashed .298\/.365\/.426. His recent production was a reminder of the role he plays in the Royals’ lineup.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Over the past two seasons, Pasquantino has been one of Kansas City’s most productive run producers. In 2025, he led the Royals with 113 RBIs and 32 home runs.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pasquantino’s value extended beyond his run production. He consistently put the ball in play, finishing the 2025 season with a 15.7% strikeout rate and an 18.2% whiff rate, according to Statcast<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n He also excelled at making quality contact, posting a 30.1% squared-up rate.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The same trend was present in 2024. Pasquantino posted an impressive 32.1% squared-up rate to go along with a 14.5% whiff rate and a 12.8% strikeout rate. His strikeout rate ranked in the 96th percentile that season.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pasquantino also drove in 97 runs that season. Had it not been for a broken right thumb he suffered in late August, coincidentally during a game against the Astros, there is a strong chance he would have surpassed the 100 RBI mark.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This marks not only two injuries to Pasquantino’s right hand in less than two years, but also two surgeries on that hand during that span.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kansas City’s injury-filled season continues with Pasquantino heading to the injured list.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nVinnie Pasquantino expected to miss four to six weeks<\/h2>\n
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