Jac Caglianone leaves Royals game with apparent ankle injury

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone reportedly left Wednesday's game with an apparent ankle injury. Before that, the Royals star extended his on-base streak to 17 games with an infield single in the bottom of the first inning.Caglianone was struck by A's ace Jeffrey Springs' nasty changeup near his rib area in the third inning. He stayed in the game for two more innings before pinch hitter John Rave replaced him in the fifth inning.Status alert: Jac Caglianone leaves game Wednesday.— Underdog MLB (@UnderdogMLB) August 20, 2026In a later update from the Royals, the outfielder actually left the game due to right ankle soreness. It's unclear how the right fielder suffered this injury.Jac Caglianone exited tonight's game with right ankle soreness.— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) August