Kansas City Royals @ Houston Astros
Matchup Predictor
46.2
%
53.8
%
According to ESPN Analytics
Game Information
Daikin Park
7:15 PM, September 17, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV/FOX
Houston, Texas
Injury Report
| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| RP | 15-Day IL | May 4 |
| SP | 15-Day IL | May 4 |
| RP | 15-Day IL | May 12 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | May 24 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | Jun 1 |
| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| SS | 10-Day IL | May 4 |
| LF | 10-Day IL | May 4 |
| CF | 10-Day IL | May 5 |
| SS | 10-Day IL | May 8 |
| LF | 10-Day IL | May 8 |
Team Stats
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Regular Season Series
Series starts 6/12
2026 American League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 18 | 17 | .514 | - | W2 |
| Cleveland | 18 | 17 | .514 | - | L1 |
| Chicago | 16 | 18 | .471 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Kansas City | 15 | 19 | .441 | 2.5 | W3 |
| Minnesota | 15 | 20 | .429 | 3 | W1 |
2026 American League West Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 18 | 16 | .529 | - | W1 |
| Texas | 16 | 18 | .471 | 2 | L2 |
| Seattle | 16 | 19 | .457 | 2.5 | L3 |
| Houston | 14 | 21 | .400 | 4.5 | W2 |
| Los Angeles | 13 | 22 | .371 | 5.5 | L1 |

