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It could have been worse for Royals outfielder Hunter Renfroe and right-handed starter Michael Wacha. Both players suffered foot injuries that appeared to be more serious when they occurred. But Renfroe and Wacha were back in time for the final leg of the Royals’ road trip, starting Friday at the Texas Rangers. Renfroe, who suffered a bone bruise on his big left toe on June 10, was in the starting lineup, set to play right field.
Wacha suffered a left foot fracture on a comebacker against the San Diego Padres on May 31. He is expected to start for the Royals on Saturday. “His rehab went well, he’s feeling good, and we’re lucky it’s as short term as it was,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said.
“Assuming everything goes well today, he’s on track for (Saturday).” Wacha’s injury happened on the game’s first batter, and he remained in the game for 5 1/3 innings.
Earlier this week, Wacha made a rehab start, pitching four scoreless innings with the Royals rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate. “It feels like it healed up pretty quick,” Wacha said. “And I was able to keep my arm in shape.”
