Vinnie Pasquantino went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI on Thursday against the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

Pasquantino took Ben Lively deep with a three-run blast in the third inning. He is over the hamstring injury that came up at the end of spring training.

Vinnie Pasquantino (hamstring) is batting third and serving as the designated hitter Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Pasquantino's hamstring was set to be evaluated Thursday which looks to have went well. He is not playing first base, so he may not be 100%, but seeing him in the lineup without missing time is a great sign.

Royals manager Matt Quatraro told reporters Tuesday that Vinnie Pasquantino (hamstring) will complete a full workout Wednesday and be re-evaluated the following morning, per Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star.

Fantasy Impact

Pasquantino has been managing a low-grade (Grade 1-plus) strain in his right hamstring, but after some cage work Tuesday, he reportedly responded well. The Royals aren’t ruling out his availability for Opening Day just yet and will wait to make an official call until final roster decisions are made Thursday. If he's cleared, Pasquantino could slot in as the designated hitter to help limit strain on the hamstring. Should he not be ready, expect Mark Canha, Salvador Perez, or Cavan Biggio to share reps at first base in the short term.

Vinnie Pasquantino (hamstring) is out for Monday’s Cactus League game against the Rangers, per team updates, after a Saturday strain.

Fantasy Impact

Pasquantino’s right hamstring strain from Saturday keeps him out Monday, needing a Tuesday exhibition return to confirm readiness for the Royals’ Opening Day, with Salvador Perez or Mark Canha as fill-ins if not. Fantasy managers in all leagues should roster him, banking on his bat for big value in Kansas City’s 2025 lineup if he’s cleared by Thursday.

Vinnie Pasquantino was diagnosed with a right hamstring strain after making an early exit from Saturday's spring training game against the Texas Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

Pasquantino will undergo further evaluation on Sunday to assess the severity of the injury. His Opening Day status is up in the air.