Royals' Playoff Hopes Dented by Pasquantino's Season-Ending Injury

Kansas City first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino is out 6-8 weeks with a broken thumb, jeopardizing the team's postseason aspirations.

Pasquantino suffered a broken thumb during a collision in Thursday's game against the Astros.
He will miss the remainder of the regular season and potentially part of the playoffs.
The Royals are currently 1.5 games behind the Guardians in the AL Central and hold the second wild-card spot.
Reliever Lucas Erceg, also injured in the same play, is listed as day-to-day with a bruised hand.
Kansas City must now find a replacement for Pasquantino, a key offensive and defensive player.