The Kansas City Royals' rookie catcher, Carter Jensen, was pulled from the lineup Thursday before the game against the Minnesota Twins after he slept through his alarm. Veteran Salvador Perez, who was initially scheduled to DH, took over the catching duties.
Jensen acknowledged his mistake and vowed to improve his preparation moving forward. Perez praised Jensen's accountability, emphasizing that such mishaps are learning experiences.
Carter Jensen, a 6'2", 210-pound catcher, is ranked No. 16 overall by MLB Pipeline in 2026. In six games this season, he has recorded two hits in 16 at-bats, including one home run and two RBI.