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New York Yankees vs Kansas City Royals: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New York Yankees visit the Kansas City Royals on Monday, April 26, 2027 at 12:00 AM ET, at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri. TV: MLB.TV. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Kansas City Royals vs New York Yankees.

MLBMonday, April 26, 2027
12:00 AM ETApr 26, 2027
DateApr 26, 2027
Time12:00 AM ET
VenueKauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
TVMLB.TV

Team comparison

New York YankeesKansas City Royals
Runs per game
4.6
-
Runs allowed per game
2.4
-
93-68Record69-93
2nd in AL EastStanding5th in AL Cent
0-2Road record / home record0-0
LLLWWLast 5
L3Streak-

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New York Yankees
Max Fried SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Kervin Castro RP · Elbow - Inflammation
Out
Fernando Cruz RP · Elbow - Sprain
Out
Kansas City Royals
Mitch Spence RP · Undisclosed - Not Specified
Out
Nick Mears RP · Shoulder - Surgery
Out
Ryan Bergert SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Cole Ragans SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Luinder Avila SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out

Recent form

Oct 7, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysL 3-4
Oct 5, 2026 · at Tampa Bay RaysL 2-5
Oct 3, 2026 · at Tampa Bay RaysL 0-1
Sep 30, 2026 · vs Boston Red SoxW 9-2
Sep 29, 2026 · vs Boston Red SoxW 9-0

Season series

Series starts 4/26
Jun 2, 2027KC 0, NYY 0
Jun 1, 2027KC 0, NYY 0
May 31, 2027KC 0, NYY 0
Apr 28, 2027NYY 0, KC 0

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Yankees vs Kansas City Royals?

The game is on Monday, April 26, 2027 at 12:00 AM ET at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri.

How can I watch New York Yankees vs Kansas City Royals?

TV: MLB.TV.

Who is injured for New York Yankees vs Kansas City Royals?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Yankees: Max Fried, Kervin Castro, Fernando Cruz. Kansas City Royals: Mitch Spence, Nick Mears, Ryan Bergert, Cole Ragans. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New York Yankees vs Kansas City Royals played?

Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri.

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