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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Hits leadoff home run

    Garcia went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout during Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Twins.

    Garcia's home run came on the third pitch he saw, leading off the bottom of the first with a blast over the left-field wall. His homer was the only blemish on Pablo Lopez's line as he shut the door on Garcia and the rest of the Royals lineup. The third basemen parlayed a strong spring into a leadoff role and begins the season with a long ball after hitting just four last season over 464 at-bats.

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  • Royals' Cole Ragans: Strikes out nine in tough loss

    Ragans (0-1) tossed six innings of two-run baseball, allowing five hits and three walks while striking out nine while earning the defeat in Thursday's Opening Day 4-1 loss to the Twins.

    Ragans picked up where he left off in 2023 by averaging 15.0 K/9, but not receiving nearly enough run support to earn the loss for Kansas City. The lefty hard-thrower started 12 games for the Royals last season after coming over in a mid-season trade from Texas and posted a 2.64 ERA with 89 strikeouts over 71.2 innings in those 12 starts. He's expected to continue his ascent as one of the top young left-handed starters in the American League this season.

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  • Royals' Maikel Garcia: Batting leadoff on Opening Day

    Garcia will start at third base and bat leadoff in Thursday's season opener against the Twins.

    Garcia had a great spring in posting a .984 OPS and opens the season as the Royals' leadoff man, as expected. The young infielder has some breakout potential this season from the top of the batting order, boasting good wheels and some sneaky pop.

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  • Royals' Michael Massey: Heads to IL

    The Royals placed Massey on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a low-back strain.

    Massey experienced lower-back tightness a little over a week ago and hadn't played in any Cactus League games since March 16, so his move to the IL to begin the season was fully expected. Per MLB.com, Massey has been limited to playing light catch since the injury cropped up, but the Royals still aren't anticipating his stay on the IL to be a lengthy one. He'll remain behind at the Royals' spring facility in Arizona to continue ramping back up and will first be eligible for activation April 4, though it may be a stretch for him to make it back by that date.

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  • Royals' Jake Brentz: To IL with hamstring strain

    The Royals placed Brentz (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

    Brentz suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain in mid-March. The injury will likely keep him sidelined for the first several weeks of the season.

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  • Royals' Josh Taylor: Goes on injured list

    The Royals placed Taylor on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left arm/biceps nerve injury.

    Taylor dealt with back and biceps issues this spring but pitched well when healthy. It's not clear how long the biceps injury might keep the left-handed reliever on the shelf.

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  • Royals' Carlos Hernandez: Lands on 15-day injured list

    The Royals placed Hernandez on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right shoulder impingement.

    Hernandez missed all of spring training with the shoulder issue. He resumed mound work about a week ago, but there's no timetable for his return to the active roster.

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  • Royals' Michael Wacha: Not expected to miss time

    Manager Matt Quatraro said Monday that Wacha will not miss time due to a bruised right middle finger, Jackson Stone of MLB.com reports.

    Wacha sustained the injury Sunday during an intrasquad game. Quatraro added that Wacha woke up Monday morning and "forgot about" the injury, so the right-hander should be ready for his first regular season start against the Orioles on April 1.

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  • Royals' Kyle Isbel: Set to start in center field

    Isbel is positioned to begin the season as the Royals' starting center fielder after Drew Waters was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Friday, which was reported by Anne Rogers of MLB.com.

    Isbel was the favorite for the job early in camp, and he had a strong showing during spring training with a .344/.417/.500 slash line in 36 plate appearances. The 27-year-old played in 91 contests last year but struggled to a .662 OPS, and his hold on the job could wane quickly this season if he repeats that performance.

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  • Royals' Michael Wacha: Dealing with bruised finger

    Wacha suffered a bruised right middle finger during an intrasquad game Sunday and will undergo X-rays, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

    The Royals are optimistic it's not a worrisome injury, but Wacha's status will be a bit up in the air until the results of the X-rays are known. Assuming it's not a serious issue, Wacha may still be able to make his first start of the season next weekend versus Minnesota.

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  • Royals' Matt Sauer: Makes major-league bullpen

    Manager Matt Quatraro informed Sauer he made the Royals' Opening Day roster, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports Saturday.

    Sauer will be a member of the Royals' bullpen to begin the season. As a Rule 5 pick, Sauer has a fair amount of job security, though he's also earned the spot with a 2.53 ERA over 10.2 innings across eight Cactus League appearances. Sauer has experience as a starter in the minors while in the Yankees organization, so he should be able to provide a multi-inning option out of the bullpen with the Royals.

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  • Royals' Dairon Blanco: Makes roster as extra outfielder

    Manager Matt Quatraro informed Blanco that he'll be on the Royals' Opening Day roster, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports Saturday.

    Blanco is likely to fill a bench role as a speed-and-defense option off the bench. The Royals are expected to begin the year with MJ Melendez, Kyle Isbel and Hunter Renfroe as the starting outfield from left to right. Blanco stole 24 bases in 2023 despite logging just 138 plate appearances, so he could have some appeal in AL-only fantasy formats.

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  • Royals' Nick Loftin: Secures roster spot

    Manager Matt Quatraro informed Loftin that he made the Royals' Opening Day roster, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports Saturday.

    Loftin will provide cover all around the infield. His best chance for playing time early in the season is at second base, as Michael Massey (back) is set to begin the season on the injured list. Loftin provides a right-handed bench bat for the Royals, so he shouldn't be expected to see more than a short-side platoon role initially. Loftin has hit .325 over 16 Cactus League games, displaying his solid contact-hitting skills.

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  • Royals' Michael Massey: IL stint expected

    Manager Matt Quatraro said Saturday that he expects Massey (back) to begin the season on the injured list, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

    Lower-back problems have kept Massey out of action since Tuesday, and it appears Massey's absence will extend into the regular season after initially being seen as a day-to-day issue. An IL stint for Massey likely means more playing time at second base for Adam Frazier to begin the year, though Nick Loftin may fill in against left-handed starters.

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  • Royals' Austin Nola: Sent down to Triple-A

    The Royals optioned Nola to Triple-A Omaha on Friday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

    As long as Salvador Perez and Freddy Fermin were healthy, Nola was always destined for Omaha to begin the season. He'll provide veteran catching depth in the minors.

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  • Royals' Drew Waters: Doesn't make Opening Day roster

    The Royals optioned Waters to Triple-A Omaha on Friday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

    Waters had a solid spring, but Kyle Isbel was better and already had the perceived leg up for the center field job due to his defense. The switch-hitting Waters should still spend ample time in the majors this season but will begin the year at Omaha.

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  • Royals' Nick Pratto: Optioned to Triple-A

    The Royals optioned Pratto to Triple-A Omaha on Friday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

    If decisions were made strictly on spring performance, Pratto would have made the club, as he slashed a robust .421/.476/.816 with four home runs. First base, the corner outfield spots and designated hitter are spoken for with the Royals though, so he'll head back to Omaha where he'll play every day.

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  • Royals' Carlos Hernandez: Set for bullpen session

    Hernandez (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Friday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

    Hernandez has been throwing for nearly two weeks, but this appears to be an increase in intensity. The right-hander's status for Opening Day remains up in the air, but it doesn't seem likely he'll be ready to begin the season.

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Team Statistical Rankings

Avg R HR ERA
Team .161
(21st)
1
(21st)
1
(9th)
4.00
(13th)

Injuries

Player Injury
M. Massey 2B Michael Massey 2B Back
K. Wright SP Kyle Wright SP Shoulder
J. Taylor RP Josh Taylor RP Biceps
C. Hernandez RP Carlos Hernandez RP Shoulder
J. Brentz RP Jacob Brentz RP Hamstring

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