The Royals announced their Wild Card Series roster this morning, revealing within that first baseman is being reinstated from the injured list. Hell be back in the middle of the Kansas City lineup taking on Orioles ace in todays Game 1 matchup. Its a rapid return for Pasquantino, who and was originally projected for a recovery period of six to eight weeks. Hell instead return to the lineup in about five weeks time and jump right back into the fray without the benefit of a rehab a signment. Theres some obvious risk for rust or Joe Harris Jersey lingering effects of that fractured digit, but the Royals are surely thrilled to have one of their best hitters cleared to take the field. The 26-year-old Pasquantino hit .262/.315/.446 (108 wRC+) this season and ranked third on the team with 19 homers and 97 runs plated. Hes the toughest strikeout among Royals regulars, too, fanning in a tiny 12.8% of his trips to the plate this season. Pasquantinos ahead-of-schedule return will effectively squeeze off the teams postseason roster, at least for this round. Kansas City is going with 11 pitchers and 15 position players. , and are lined up to start the three games, with a contingent of , , , , , , and available in relief. Theyll carry eight infielders (Pasquantino, , , , , , and ) in addition to five outfielders ( , , , , ) and their two catchers ( , ). Taurean Prince Jersey