Royals outfielder Paulo Orlando sat at his locker at Royals camp on Thursday morning, returning to the clubhouse more than three days after the birth of his son, Derek Alexandre Orlando, in Kansas City.
For three days, Orlando had shuttled back and forth from his home to the University of Kansas Hospital, forsaking normal sleep patterns and spending time with his wife and newborn son. But as he returned to work, Orlando said he felt rested and excited, enthused by the addition to the family.
“I just want to say thank you for all the nurses, doctors back in Kansas City and [University of Kansas Health System],” Orlando said.