Volquez (personal) left the team Wednesday to return to the Dominican Republic, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander will spend a couple days with his family following the passing of his father on Tuesday, with a return expected when the World Series moves to New York on Friday. Volquez gave up three runs on six hits and a walk, striking out three over six innings, in the Royals' extra-innings victory over the Mets in Game 1.