KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A rained-out game means a doubleheader for the Kansas City Royals over the weekend. The Kansas City Royals announced on Friday evening that the team’s game against the Guardians had been postponed. It is expected to be made up during a 2-admission doubleheader on Saturday instead.

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Ahead of their afternoon series finale against the Cubs, the Royals placed infielder/outfielder Nick Loftin on the seven-day concussion injured list and summoned, in his place, outfielder MJ Melendez from the Storm Chasers.

The Royals won 86 games last season, going from rebuilder to contender in a matter of months. However, despite an offseason that saw the team add Jonathan India and closer Carlos Estevez, Kansas City sat outside of the playoff race heading into the All-Star break.

Vinnie Pasquantino hit two of Kansas City’s four two-run homers and doubled on a 3-for-4 afternoon, leading the Royals past the Chicago Cubs 8-4.

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They’ve activated Gabriel Arias from the injured list and optioned Will Wilson to Triple-A Columbus. Arias was placed on the IL with a sprained left ankle. Manager Stephen Vogt didn’t waste any time getting Arias back in the lineup. He’ll start at shortstop Friday night, while Brayan Rocchio starts at second base.