Vinnie Pasquantino “day-to-day,” expected to avoid IL
Vinnie exited last night’s game in the sixth inning.
Apr 17, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) singles during the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The Royals offense has been clicking lately, but it appeared as if they might have a setback late in last night’s contest against the Athletics. Vinnie Pasquantino exited the game in the sixth inning after an at-bat in which he appeared to tweak something after a swing.
The Royals later reported he exited the game with lower back tightness . Vinnie Pasquantino had a noticeable grimace as he grounded out in the sixth inning. #Royals pic.
twitter. com/Wu5mHlqPfM — Jaylon T. Thompson (@jaylonthompson) April 29, 2026 On Wednesday morning, on his regular appearance on “Cody and Gold” on 610 Sports , J.
J. Picollo provided an update, reassuring fans that Pasquantino should not be out for an extended period of time. “He’s been dealing with it a bit here the last week,” said Piccolo, explaining that the back just tightened up last night for Vinnie.