Pasquantino Headed to Triple-A Omaha on Rehab Assignment
The Royals announced the injured first baseman will begin a rehab stint with Omaha starting tomorrow.
The Kansas City Royals officially announced that infielder Vinnie Pasquantino will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha. The move signals he is progressing in his recovery from an injury that has kept him off the active roster. A rehab assignment is typically a precursor to a return to the major league club. His timeline for rejoining the Royals will depend on his performance and health during the stint.
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