MLB matchup
08/30/20261:40 PMProgressive FieldCleveland, OH79°F · Intermittent clouds

RoyalsvsGuardians

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Model value

How ratings work:One star marks a lighter model lean; five stars marks the strongest model value. Team strength is shown exclusively as letter grades.
Matchup intelligence

Team grades

TeamOffenseDefenseOverall
Kansas City RoyalsC-C-C-
Cleveland GuardiansC-B+B-
Model forecast

Projected outcome

A projection is not available because one or both teams do not have sufficient qualifying history.
Starting pitcher context

Expected starters

RoyalsSeth LugoProbable
GuardiansParker MessickProbable
Player availability

Injury report

Royals
  • PAlec MarshShoulder60-Day IL
  • PBeck WayBack15-Day IL
  • PCarlos EstevezShoulder60-Day IL
  • PCole RagansElbow60-Day IL
  • PConnor SeaboldLat60-Day IL
  • PJames McArthurElbow60-Day IL
  • PJohn MeansAchilles60-Day IL
  • 2BJonathan IndiaShoulder60-Day IL
  • 3BMaikel GarciaHamstring10-Day IL
  • 2BMichael MasseyConcussion7-Day IL
  • PMitch SpenceUndisclosed7-Day IL
  • PNick MearsShoulder60-Day IL
  • PRyan BergertElbow60-Day IL
  • PStephen KolekElbow60-Day IL
  • PTony GonsolinElbow15-Day IL
Guardians
  • PAlex CobbHipOut
  • PEmmanuel ClasePersonalOut
  • PLuis OrtizPersonalOut
  • 1BRhys HoskinsBack10-Day IL
  • PShawn ArmstrongCalf60-Day IL
  • PSlade CecconiArm15-Day IL
Sportsbook context

Game lines

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Team comparison

Projected team stats

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