Royals Manager Matt Quatraro Takes Leave for Personal Matter

Bench coach Paul Hoover steps in as Kansas City faces critical series in playoff race.

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.