Vinnie Pasquantino

Vinnie Pasquantino (thumb) returns to the lineup for the Kansas City Royals for Game 1 of their AL Wild Card series against the Baltimore Orioles Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Pasquantino is back after missing the end of the regular season due to a broken thumb, batting third and occupying the designated hitter spot against Baltimore ace Corbin Burnes Tuesday.

Vinnie Pasquantino has been officially diagnosed with a broken right thumb. He will miss at least 6-8 weeks.

Fantasy Impact

The Royals will be doing additional tests on Friday, so the timetable for a return is not concrete. Either way, Pasquantino will likely be out for the rest of the regular season, if not most of the playoffs. Salvador Perez is the most likely candidate to start at first base moving forward.

Vinnie Pasquantino left Thursday's game early against the Astros due to an apparent injury.

Fantasy Impact

Pasquantino appeared to suffer an injury to his hand or wrist after a collision following a late throw to first base. He will likely continue to be evaluated into Friday.

Vinnie Pasquantino went 4-for-5 with a home run and an RBI in the Royals' 7-5 defeat to the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

His performance today was a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing outcome for Kansas City. Pasquantino's solid hitting today nudged his average up slightly, but his power numbers have been the real highlight this season, with 19 homers now to his name. Despite the Royals' struggles, Pasquantino remains a viable fantasy option, particularly in formats that reward power hitting. His ability to maintain a relatively low strikeout rate coupled with a decent wOBA suggests he could be a steady contributor as the season progresses, though his low BABIP indicates some potential for regression. Keep him in your lineups, but temper expectations given the team's offensive inconsistencies.

Vinnie Pasquantino went 2-for-5 with an RBI and scored twice in the Royals' 7-4 win over the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

This performance, while solid, underscores his consistent but unspectacular season. With a .265 average and 96 RBI through 124 games, Pasquantino remains a reliable if not explosive fantasy option. His lack of extra-base hits in this game mirrors a season where power has been present but not dominant, with only 18 homers. Fantasy managers should view Pasquantino as a steady contributor who can help in RBI and runs, but he's not likely to single-handedly win weeks. His moderate strikeout and walk rates show a balanced approach, making him a safe play in most formats.