Kansas City Royals @ Houston Astros
Matchup Predictor
46.4
%
53.6
%
According to ESPN Analytics
Game Information
Daikin Park
7:15 PM, September 17, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV/FOX
Houston, Texas
Injury Report
Kansas City Royals| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| RP | 15-Day IL | May 31 |
| SP | 60-Day IL | Jun 1 |
| 2B | 60-Day IL | Jun 1 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | Jun 1 |
| SP | 15-Day IL | Jun 9 |
Houston Astros| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| C | 7-Day IL | May 28 |
| RP | 15-Day IL | May 29 |
| SP | 15-Day IL | May 31 |
| LF | 10-Day IL | Jun 2 |
| RP | 60-Day IL | Jun 2 |
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 | 32 | 25 | .561 | - | L2 |
| Chicago | 27 | 27 | .500 | 3.5 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 27 | 28 | .491 | 4 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 22 | 33 | .400 | 9 | L2 |
| Detroit | 21 | 34 | .382 | 10 | L1 |
2026 American League West Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 27 | 28 | .491 | - | L2 |
| Seattle | 27 | 29 | .482 | 0.5 | W2 |
| Texas | 25 | 29 | .463 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Houston | 24 | 32 | .429 | 3.5 | L1 |
| Los Angeles | 21 | 34 | .382 | 6 | W4 |
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