Royals' Carter Jensen: Back from minor wrist injury
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Jensen (wrist) was back in the lineup for Triple-A Omaha on Saturday and hit a two-run home run.
He suffered a right wrist contusion earlier this week but only missed a couple days. Jensen, 22, is slashing .316/.388/.571 with 12 home runs, eight steals and a 26.5 percent strikeout rate over his last 62 games split across Double-A and Triple-A.
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Royals' Carter Jensen: Day-to-day with wrist injury
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Jensen will not be in Triple-A Omaha's lineup Wednesday due to a right wrist contusion, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Jensen suffered the injury after his hand hit a batting helmet on a throw during Tuesday's game. The 22-year-old top prospect is considered day-to-day, and he could return to the lineup before the end of the week. Jensen is slashing .252/.358/.574 with two steals, eight doubles, nine home runs and 26 RBI over 135 plate appearances in Triple-A this season.
The Royals promoted Jensen from High-A Quad Cities to Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Wednesday.
The 21-year-old Jensen will be getting a promotion coming out of the All-Star break, as he'll make the jump to Double-A after slashing .271/.386/.435 with 10 home runs, 16 stolen bases and a 15.5-percent walk rate. Though questions remain about Jensen's ability to stick behind the plate long term, the Royals are continuing to develop him as a catcher, which would enhance his fantasy appeal if/when he reaches the big leagues.
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