Kansas City Royals @ Houston Astros
Matchup Predictor
43.3
%
56.7
%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CF | 10-Day IL | Jul 28 |
| RP | 15-Day IL | Jul 28 |
| 3B | 10-Day IL | Aug 1 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | Aug 1 |
| SP | 15-Day IL | Aug 4 |
Houston Astros| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1B | Day-To-Day | Jul 20 |
| CF | 10-Day IL | Jul 24 |
| SP | 60-Day IL | Jul 29 |
| SP | 15-Day IL | Aug 7 |
| SP | 60-Day IL | Feb 1 |
Team Stats
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Regular Season Series
HOU leads 2-1
2026 American League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 52 | 46 | .531 | - | W1 |
| Cleveland | 52 | 48 | .520 | 1 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 51 | .490 | 4 | L2 |
| Detroit | 46 | 53 | .465 | 6.5 | L1 |
| Kansas City | 40 | 60 | .400 | 13 | L1 |
2026 American League West Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 50 | 49 | .505 | - | L1 |
| Seattle | 50 | 50 | .500 | 0.5 | W2 |
| Houston | 47 | 54 | .465 | 4 | L4 |
| Athletics | 42 | 57 | .424 | 8 | L1 |
| Los Angeles | 39 | 61 | .390 | 11.5 | W1 |
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