Royals vs Twins Odds

#3 P

Kris Bubic: Strikes out nine in no-decision

May 25th

Bubic did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Twins, allowing one run on two hits and two walks with nine strikeouts over seven innings.

#1 CL

Carlos Estevez: Earns second win

May 25th

Estevez (2-0) earned the win against the Twins on Sunday, striking out two while recording four outs across the eighth and ninth innings.

#1 LF

Michael Massey: Late lineup addition

May 25th

Massey will start at second base and bat eighth Sunday against the Twins.

#1 2B

Jonathan India: Scratched due to an illness

May 25th

The Royals scratched India for the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins due to an illness.

#2 RF

Mark Canha: Playing time trending up

May 25th

Canha will start in right field and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Twins.

#1 C

Freddy Fermin: Drawing fourth straight start

May 25th

Fermin will start at catcher and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Twins.

#1 CF

Kyle Isbel: On bench again Sunday

May 25th

Isbel (illness) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

#2 BP

Hunter Harvey: Still dealing with sore shoulder

May 24th

Harvey (right teres major strain) is still dealing with soreness in his shoulder, the Kansas City Star reports. "He's not throwing off the mound and he is continuing to play catch to keep his arm going. But we need to get all the symptoms out of there before we progress," said manager Matt Quatraro.

#4 P

Michael Wacha: Stung by long ball

May 24th

Wacha came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Twins, giving up four runs on seven hits and a walk over five-plus innings. He struck out one.

#2 DH

Cavan Biggio: Not starting Saturday

May 24th

Biggio isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins.

#1 DH

Salvador Perez: Back in lineup

May 24th

Perez (illness) will start at designated hitter and bat fourth Saturday against the Twins.

#3 PROS

Blake Mitchell: Setback to wrist injury

May 23rd

MItchell is experiencing lingering soreness in his broken right hamate bone and hasn't played in a game since May 13, MLB.com reports.

#1 P

Cole Ragans: Playing catch

May 23rd

Ragans (groin) has been playing catch and is expected to return from the injured list when eligible June 1, MLB.com reports.

#2 P

Seth Lugo: Throwing off mound

May 23rd

Lugo (finger) has begun to throw off mound with increasing intensity while rehabbing in Kansas City, MLB.com reports.

#1 RF

Drew Waters: Set for increased time in RF

May 23rd

Waters started in right field and went 0-for-4 in Friday's 3-1 loss to Minnesota. He's expected to get the most playing time among a rotation in right field after Hunter Renfroe was designated for assignment, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

#1 BP

Lucas Erceg: Serves up two-run walk-off homer

May 23rd

Erceg (1-1) took the loss in Friday's 3-1 loss to Minnesota after allowing two runs on two hits in the ninth inning. He struck out one.

#2 PROS

Noah Cameron: Continues to impress with eight Ks

May 23rd

Cameron didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Twins after allowing one run on four hits and one walk in 6.2 innings. He struck out eight.

#7 P

Kyle Wright: Set to resume rehab assignment

May 23rd

Wright (shoulder) is expected to embark on a rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Sunday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

#3 LF

Nick Loftin: Back in big leagues

May 23rd

The Royals recalled Loftin from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

#10 BP

Sam Long: Moving assignment to Triple-A

May 22nd

The Royals are expected to transfer Long's rehab assignment from the rookie-level Arizona Complex League to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

#6 BP

Daniel Lynch: Kicks off bullpen game

May 21st

Lynch didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against San Francisco, allowing one hit and three walks across 1.2 innings. He struck out two.

#5 P

Michael Lorenzen: Takes loss Tuesday

May 20th

Lorenzen (3-5) allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk while striking out five over 4.2 innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Giants.

#1 1B

Vinnie Pasquantino: Lifts eighth homer

May 19th

Pasquantino went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 3-1 win over the Giants.

#8 BP

Taylor Clarke: Returns from paternity list

May 19th

The Royals activated Clarke from the paternity list Monday.

#1 PROS

Jac Caglianone: Bumped up to Triple-A

May 18th

The Royals promoted Caglianone from Double-A Northwest Arkansas to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

#5 BP

Jonathan Bowlan: Rejoins MLB club

May 18th

The Royals recalled Bowlan from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

#10 BP

Chris Stratton: DFA'd by Kansas City

May 18th

The Royals designated Stratton for assignment Sunday.

#9 BP

Evan Sisk: Called up from minors

May 17th

Kansas City recalled Sisk from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

#1 SS

Bobby Witt: Tallies another triple in loss

May 16th

Witt went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's 10-4 loss to St. Louis.

#2 CF

Dairon Blanco: Activated from injured list

May 16th

The Royals activated Blanco (Achilles) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

#1 3B

Maikel Garcia: Gets back on track with homer

May 14th

Garcia went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and an additional RBI in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Houston.

#3 BP

John Schreiber: Serves up walk-off homer Tuesday

May 13th

Schreiber (1-2) took the loss Tuesday against the Astros after giving up a walk-off home run before recording an out in the ninth inning.