April 10, 2026 1:18 pm EDT
The Kansas City Royals bring a three-game losing run into a home matchup versus the Chicago White Sox, at 7:40 p.m. ET on Friday. Kris Bubic (1-1, 4.09 ERA) gets the start for the Royals, who are 5-8 this season and fourth in the AL Central. Davis Martin (2-0, 2.45 ERA) is the expected starter for the White Sox, who are 5-8 and third in the AL Central.
How to watch Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City RoyalsWhite Sox vs. Royals odds
Injury reportsRoyals
Bailey Falter: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Carlos Estévez: 15 Day IL (Foot), Stephen Kolek: 15 Day IL (Oblique), James McArthur: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Alec Marsh: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Cole Ragans: day-to-day (Thumb)
White Sox
Austin Hays: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Everson Pereira: 10 Day IL (Ankle), Kyle Teel: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Chris Murphy: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Prelander Berroa: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Drew Thorpe: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Ky Bush: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Mike Vasil: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brooks Baldwin: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Stats to know
Maikel Garcia is hitting for a .320 BA, .397 OBP and .460 SLG with a 17.2% strikeout rate and a 12.1% walk rate. His OPS is .857 and he has scored six runs. In 58 plate appearances, he has hit one home run and driven in seven runs. Garcia has been crafty on the base paths, recording one steal on two attempts.
In 35 plate appearances, Kyle Isbel is hitting .375/.412/.594 with a 1.006 OPS and four steals on four attempts. He has hit two long balls, driven in five runs and scored five times.
Miguel Vargas has hit one home run this season. He has also tallied seven RBIs and has scored eight runs. In 53 plate appearances, he has recorded a .209 BA, .340 OBP and .395 SLG with a 15.1% walk rate and a 22.6% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording three steals on three attempts.
In 52 plate appearances, Munetaka Murakami has posted a 30.8% strikeout rate and a 19.2% walk rate while slashing .195/.346/.488 with four home runs (5th in MLB), seven RBIs and nine runs scored.
This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.
Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.
Photo: Jamie Squire, Ishika Samant, Scott Taetsch, Alika Jenner / Getty Images
Apr 10, 2026
Connections: Sports Edition
Spot the pattern. Connect the terms
Find the hidden link between sports terms
Play today’s puzzle