Royals get major boost as Vinnie Pasquantino, Maikel Garcia return from injury:
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Royals reinstate Pasquantino and Garcia after injuriesBoth returned to the 40-man roster Monday after rehab assignments and were slated to start against the Athletics.
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- Maikel Garcia had been sidelined since June 23 with a left-hand muscle strain and missed 46 games; he had hit .261 with three home runs and 30 RBIs in 268 at-bats.
- Vinnie Pasquantino returned from his second injured-list stint of the season after right wrist soreness kept him out since July 28; he is hitting .232 with six home runs and 33 RBIs in 79 games.
- Both players were slated to start Monday’s game against the Athletics after completing their rehab assignments.
- The Royals also called up left-hander Connor Thomas from Triple-A Omaha, while Josh Rojas and reliever Jose Cuas were optioned there and veteran outfielder Starling Marte was designated for assignment.
"We just needed some time," Pasquantino said. "I talked to a few guys that have this that got back pretty quick. So we felt like we were in a really good spot when I got back."— Vinny Pasquantino speaking to reporters before the Royals' game against the Athletics, regarding his and Maikel Garcia's return from injury
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