The Royals have made a roster move, sending down Stephen Kolek after a quality start against the Guardians on Tuesday. Coming up to replace him is intriguing bullpen arm Eric Cerantola.
Coming off a series sweep of the Seattle Mariners and a 4-2 road trip, the Royals will start a crucial section of the season with ten straight divisional matches starting with a four-game set against the Guardians.
The Royals head west for a six-game road trip with the first series coming against the Athletics. Here are some stats to keep an eye on in the series for both sides.
Lane Thomas has been one of the more polarizing Royals players this season due to his production. While he isn't mashing southpaws, he is putting together an interesting profile that could lead to a career rebound.
The Kansas City Royals are just nine games into their 2026 campaign, and some players are already making a splash, while others are still figuring things out.