Rookie Power & Bullpen Breakthroughs | Kansas City Royals News

Rookie catcher Carter Jensen just shattered the Royals’ franchise record with his sixth leadoff homer — his 20th of the season, soaring over 400 feet. While the bullpen faltered last night, Jensen’s power is lighting up the lineup. Meanwhile, pitcher Hunter Owen is dominating in Double-A with elite strikeout numbers and a microscopic ERA, proving his pitch mix is more than enough to make hitters look silly. Veteran relievers are also stepping up — Noah Cameron’s standout bullpen session was hailed as the best ever by the catcher who worked with him, sparking a strong bullpen run. Looking ahead, the 2026 draft class is making waves in pro ball, Nate Pearson is tweaking his game, and Ronald Acuña Jr. became the fastest player ever to hit 200 homers and steals. Rookie of the Year races are heating up, while the Clippers face historic NBA penalties and Shohei Ohtani remains without a pitching return date. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/71e0932bb722e1b6