The Minnesota Twins will take on the Kansas City Royals at 4:10 p.m. ET on March 30, 2026, with both teams entering the game with a 1-2 record this season.
Kris Bubic is slated to start for the Royals, while Simeon Woods Richardson is expected to take the mound for the Twins. Both pitchers will be looking to secure their first win of the season.
Injuries are a significant concern for both teams. The Royals will be without Michael Massey, who is on the 10 Day IL due to a calf injury, along with Stephen Kolek and James McArthur, both on the 15 Day IL for oblique and elbow injuries, respectively. Additionally, Alec Marsh is on the 60 Day IL due to a shoulder injury.
For the Twins, David Festa and Travis Adams are on the 15 Day IL with shoulder and tricep injuries, respectively, while Pablo Lopez is on the 60 Day IL with an elbow injury.
Last season, Bobby Witt Jr. had an impressive performance, achieving 184 base hits and an on-base percentage (OBP) of .351. Maikel Garcia also had a solid season, finishing with an OBP of .351 and batting .286 with 81 runs scored.
The Royals are banking on better health from their pitchers as they field a largely unchanged squad from 2025. This consistency could be crucial as they seek to improve their performance this season.
As the game approaches, fans are eager to see how the injuries will affect the lineups and whether the Twins can capitalize on the Royals’ struggles. Both teams are looking to turn their season around, making this matchup critical early in the season.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any last-minute changes to the starting lineups or additional injuries that may arise before the game.