Astros' Justin Verlander, Yordan Alvarez and Royals slugger among key MLB Wild Card Series roster decisions
The Kansas City Royals will welcome a familiar face back to their lineup on Tuesday afternoon, when they begin their best-of-three Wild Card Series against the Baltimore Orioles. First baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, sidelined since Aug. 29 after fracturing his right thumb, has been announced as part of Kansas City's first-round roster.