Overview

• Quatraro's absence comes as the Royals are 3.5 games out of the AL Central lead.
• Paul Hoover, former Rays coach, will manage the team in Quatraro's stead.
• Royals are currently holding the final AL wild-card spot with a 75-63 record.
• Key players like Bobby Witt Jr. and Seth Lugo have been crucial to the team's success.
• The duration of Quatraro's leave remains uncertain.