Caglianone Injury Update
Royals' Jac Caglianone Leaves Game With Ankle Soreness, Status For Series Finale Uncertain
Key Points
Caglianone hustled to beat out an infield single in the first inning, and appeared frustrated as he walked back to the bag after the play.
He stayed in the game for four more innings in the outfield and had a third-inning plate appearance in which he was hit in the ribs by a changeup from Jeffrey Springs.
In August, beyond his league-leading OPS and .429 batting average, he posted five doubles, five home runs and 20 RBIs.
The ankle soreness may have been sparked by the earlier hustle at the bag on the infield single, with reports noting he hit the bag hard while trying to beat the throw.
Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone exited Wednesday's game against the Athletics in the fifth inning with right ankle soreness, putting his status for Thursday's series finale in doubt Taylorville Daily News. The injury came after Caglianone hustled to beat out an infield single in the first inning and was hit by a pitch in the third, but the ankle problem forced him to leave the game with pinch-hitter John Rave taking over Freedom 96.9.
Caglianone had been on fire in August, leading all of Major League Baseball with a 1.192 OPS and tying for the league lead with a .429 batting average Taylorville Daily News. The 23-year-old also posted five doubles, five home runs and 20 RBIs last month, extending his on-base streak to 17 games before the injury sidelined him Kat Country 98.9.
How the Injury Happened on the Basepath
The ankle injury likely started when Caglianone beat out an infield single in the first inning. He appeared frustrated as he walked back to the bag, having hit it hard while trying to beat the throw Northland News Radio. Two innings later, Jeffrey Springs hit him in the ribs with a changeup, but Caglianone stayed in the game for two more frames before the ankle soreness forced his exit.
August Breakout Makes His Absence Costly
Caglianone's hot streak makes any time off problematic for Kansas City. In August alone, he led MLB with an OPS of 1.192 and tied for first place in batting average at .429 WABX. He also drove in 20 runs while hitting five doubles and five home runs, making him one of the most productive hitters in baseball over the month.
John Rave Likely to Start if Caglianone Can't Play
If Caglianone cannot play Thursday, John Rave would be the next option in right field Kat Country 98.9. Rave already replaced Caglianone in the fifth inning on Wednesday, signaling the shift in the Royals' outfield if the ankle injury keeps the star hitter sidelined for the series finale Northland News Radio. The team has not yet released an official timetable for Caglianone's return.
Royals Wait for Update on Star's Status
The Royals have not disclosed whether Caglianone will be available for Thursday's game Taylorville Daily News. His 17-game on-base streak and league-leading offensive numbers mean his return timeline is crucial to the team's lineup. Fans will have to wait for an official update before knowing if one of baseball's hottest hitters can continue his torrid August performance.
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