Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro was absent from the team’s dugout for the start of their series against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night. The organization confirmed that Quatraro is away from the club to attend to a personal matter. While the team has not provided specific details regarding his absence, they indicated that they expect him to return soon.
In Quatraro's absence, bench coach Paul Hoover is serving as the acting manager for the Royals. The game against the Tigers coincides with broader late-season developments in Detroit, where pitcher Tarik Skubal has expressed his desire to remain with the team through the conclusion of the season to pursue a World Series title.
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