Carter Jensen
Breakdown
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June 14, 2026
Drives in three runs Saturday
Jensen went 2-for-5 with two doubles, three RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 8-7 loss to the Astros.
Analysis
Jensen doubled up on doubles, with his second two-bagger of the night coming with the bases loaded and clearing them in the sixth inning. The catcher is in the midst of a modest six-game hitting streak, during which he has gone 7-for-24 (.292) with a homer, four doubles, seven RBI and five runs scored. On the year, the 22-year-old is slashing .220/.289/.393 with eight homers, 13 doubles, 35 RBI and 29 runs across 242 plate appearances.
June 10, 2026
Riding pine against lefty
Jensen is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis
Royals manager Matt Quatraro will send Jensen and fellow left-handed hitter Michael Massey to the bench Wednesday while southpaw MacKenzie Gore takes the hill for the Rangers. With Jensen sitting, Salvador Perez will handle the catching duties, while Starling Marte serves as Kansas City's designated hitter.