April 2, 2026Updated 9:14 am EDT

Kyle Isbel rides a two-game homer streak into the Kansas City Royals’ game versus the Minnesota Twins at 2:10 p.m. ET on Thursday, at Kauffman Stadium. Cole Ragans (0-1, 9.00 ERA) gets the start for the Royals, who are 3-2 this season and first in the AL Central. Taj Bradley (0-0, 2.08 ERA) is starting for the Twins, who are 1-4 and fourth in the AL Central.

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Injury reportsRoyals

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

Twins

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

Stats to know (2025 stats)
Bobby Witt Jr. collected 184 hits, posted an OBP of .351 and a .501 SLG last season.
Maikel Garcia finished with an OBP of .351 while batting .286 with 81 runs scored.
Byron Buxton had 129 base hits and an OBP of .327 to go with a slugging percentage of .551 last season.
Josh Bell slashed .237/.325/.417 and finished with an OPS of .741.

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