MLB matchup
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
| Team | Offense | Defense | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Royals | C- | C- | C- |
| Cleveland Guardians | C- | 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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