PT TODAY: Pratto and KC outfield crew see gains from Pasquantino labrum tear

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NEWS: Kansas City 1B Vinnie Pasquantino has a torn labrum in his right shoulder that will require season-ending surgery.

IMPACT: High

BHQ SPIN: Pasquantino underwent an MRI on Monday after landing on the IL on Saturday with shoulder discomfort and results showed a torn labrum that will require season-ending surgery. Since Pasquantino landed on the IL, Nick Pratto has started all five games at first base, where he is expected to slot in for the remainder of the season. With Pratto now likely set to play first base exclusively, the majority of the playing time vacated by Pasquantino has been split between Kansas City’s outfield. Thus far, Edward Olivares (started all five games since Pasquantino’s...

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