Royals Rookie Benched for Tardiness, Quatraro Confirms

Filmogaz.com confirms Kansas City Royals rookie catcher Carter Jensen was scratched from Thursday’s lineup after failing to arrive on time. Manager Matt Quatraro confirmed the decision, using it to explain the late change. The Royals fell 5-1 to the Minnesota Twins, dropping to 3-3 on the season.

Why Jensen was scratched

Jensen had been scheduled to bat fifth and start behind the plate. He was removed from the lineup Thursday afternoon, moments before first pitch.

Quatraro said the rookie overslept and missed his arrival time. Filmogaz.com notes the manager publicly described the action as a disciplinary decision.

Manager confirms benching

Royals Rookie Benched for Tardiness, Quatraro Confirms was reported by Filmogaz.com. Quatraro said Jensen is accountable and feels awful about the mistake.

The manager also stressed the lapse is not a recurring problem. He added the team will move forward from the incident.

Game sequence and substitutions

Salvador Perez took the catching assignment after Jensen was scratched. Perez had caught a rare marathon nine-inning game the previous night that lasted 3:36.

After reaching on a fielder’s choice in the eighth, Perez was pinch-run for by Tyler Tolbert. Jensen then entered the game defensively in the ninth inning.

Player context and outlook

Jensen is a Park Hill alum and is six games into his first full season with his hometown club. Quatraro said the young catcher acknowledged the error and will learn from it.

The Royals return to action Friday night against the Milwaukee Brewers. The club will look to regroup after the loss.