Kansas City Royals @ Houston Astros
Matchup Predictor
47.8
%
52.2
%
According to ESPN Analytics
Game Information
Daikin Park
8:10 PM, September 16, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV
Houston, Texas
Injury Report
Kansas City Royals| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| SP | 15-Day IL | May 22 |
| RP | 15-Day IL | May 31 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | Jun 1 |
| SP | 60-Day IL | Jun 1 |
| 2B | 60-Day IL | Jun 1 |
Houston Astros| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| RP | 15-Day IL | May 22 |
| C | 10-Day IL | May 23 |
| C | 7-Day IL | May 24 |
| CF | 10-Day IL | May 25 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | May 25 |
Team Stats
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Regular Season Series
Series starts 6/12
2026 American League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 30 | 22 | .577 | - | W6 |
| Chicago | 25 | 24 | .510 | 3.5 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 23 | 27 | .460 | 6 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 20 | 30 | .400 | 9 | L3 |
| Detroit | 20 | 31 | .392 | 9.5 | L6 |
2026 American League West Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 26 | 24 | .520 | - | W3 |
| Texas | 24 | 25 | .490 | 1.5 | W2 |
| Seattle | 24 | 27 | .471 | 2.5 | W1 |
| Houston | 20 | 31 | .392 | 6.5 | L1 |
| Los Angeles | 17 | 34 | .333 | 9.5 | L3 |
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