Royals manager Matt Quatraro out for 'personal matter'

Field Level Media|published: Mon 2nd September, 13:07 2024

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Jul 24, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro (33) gives a thumbs up to a player against the Arizona Diamondbacks prior to a game at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro will not be with the club for Monday's home game against the Cleveland Guardians to tend "to a personal matter."

Bench coach Paul Hoover will serve as Royals manager.

There was no indication on how much time Quatraro, 50, might miss.

The Royals (75-63) entered play Monday in third place in the American League Central but in possession of the third and final wild-card spot in the AL, 4 1/2 games ahead of the Boston Red Sox.

In two seasons as Royals manager, Quatraro has guided the club to a 131-169 record and has the team in playoff contention after 106 losses in 2023. Quatraro also served as a coach for Cleveland (2014-17) and the Tampa Bay Rays (2018-22).

--Field Level Media