April 1, 2026Updated 3:19 pm EDT

The Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals clash on Wednesday at 7:40 p.m. ET. Joe Ryan (0-0, 0.00 ERA) gets the start for the Twins, who are 1-3 this season and fourth in the AL Central. Noah Cameron (0-0, 0.00 ERA) is expected to start for the Royals, who are 2-2 and second in the AL Central.

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Injury reportsTwins

David Festa: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Travis Adams: 15 Day IL (Tricep), Pablo Lopez: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

Royals

Michael Massey: 10 Day IL (Calf), Stephen Kolek: 15 Day IL (Oblique), James McArthur: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Alec Marsh: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)

Stats to know (2025 stats)
Byron Buxton collected 129 hits, posted an OBP of .327 and a .551 SLG last season.
Josh Bell slashed .237/.325/.417 and finished with an OPS of .741.
Bobby Witt Jr. had 184 base hits and an OBP of .351 to go with a slugging percentage of .501 last season.
Vinnie Pasquantino slashed .264/.323/.475 and finished with an OPS of .798.

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