No excuse: Why Royals rookie catcher was late for work Thursday
Salina Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen was removed from the starting lineup after oversleeping and missing his alarm for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins.
- Jensen arrived late and was only able to catch in the ninth inning, with Salvador Perez taking over catching duties for the first eight innings.
- Jensen expressed regret, acknowledging he let down teammates and coaches, and vowed to learn from the mistake.
- Teammates showed concern for Jensen's well-being and emphasized the importance of avoiding such errors in the future, offering support for his growth.
- Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino stressed that while the mistake was serious, the team is supportive and expects Jensen to move forward and improve.
