Rookie catcher Carter Jensen gets scratched from Royals’ starting lineup after oversleeping
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Key Points:
- Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen was removed from the starting lineup after oversleeping and missing his alarm for the game against the Minnesota Twins.
- Jensen arrived late and was only able to catch in the ninth inning during the Royals' 5-1 loss, with Salvador Perez stepping in as catcher for the first eight innings.
- Jensen expressed regret for letting down his teammates and coaches and promised to learn from the mistake to ensure it does not happen again.
- Teammates, including first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, emphasized concern for Jensen’s well-being and encouraged him to grow from the experience, noting that such errors are unacceptable in professional baseball.
- The Royals showed support for Jensen despite the incident, stressing the importance of moving forward and learning from the mistake.
