March 27, 2026 1:16 pm EDT
The Kansas City Royals open the season versus the Atlanta Braves on Friday at Truist Park. First pitch is at 7:15 p.m. ET. Chris Sale gets the start for the Braves, and Cole Ragans is the expected starter for the Royals.
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Injury reportsBraves
Sean Murphy: 10 Day IL (Hip), Ha-Seong Kim: 10 Day IL (Finger), Spencer Strider: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Daysbel Hernández: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Hurston Waldrep: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Danny Young: 15 Day IL (Elbow), AJ Smith-Shawver: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Spencer Schwellenbach: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Joey Wentz: 60 Day IL (Knee), Joe Jimenez: 60 Day IL (Knee)
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)
Matt Olson had 170 base hits and an OBP of .366 to go with a slugging percentage of .484 last season.
Ozzie Albies slashed .240/.306/.365 and finished with an OPS of .671.
Bobby Witt Jr. had 184 base hits and an OBP of .351 to go with a slugging percentage of .501 last season.
Maikel Garcia had 170 hits and an OBP of .351.
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