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Tampa Bay Rays vs Kansas City Royals: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, April 17, 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 Tampa Bay Rays.

MLBSaturday, April 17, 2027
Tampa Bay Rays logoTampa Bay Rays
12:00 AM ETApr 17, 2027
Kansas City Royals logoKansas City Royals
DateApr 17, 2027
Time12:00 AM ET
VenueKauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
TVMLB.TV

Team comparison

Tampa Bay RaysKansas City Royals
Runs per game
3.1
-
Runs allowed per game
3.2
-
98-64Record69-93
1st in AL EastStanding5th in AL Cent
3-3-1Road record / home record0-0
LWLLLLast 5
L1Streak-

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Tampa Bay Rays
Ryan Pepiot SP · Hip - Surgery
Out
Shane McClanahan SP · Forearm - Soreness
Out
Edwin Uceta RP · Shoulder - Surgery
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

Tampa Bay RaysLWLLL
Oct 28, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BrewersL 1-4
Oct 27, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BrewersW 4-3
Oct 26, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BrewersL 1-10
Oct 24, 2026 · at Milwaukee BrewersL 4-5
Oct 23, 2026 · at Milwaukee BrewersL 2-3

Season series

Series starts 4/16
Jul 25, 2027KC 0, TB 0
Jul 24, 2027KC 0, TB 0
Jul 23, 2027KC 0, TB 0
Apr 18, 2027TB 0, KC 0

Team pages

Tampa Bay Rays
Schedule, roster and statsKansas City Royals
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Tampa Bay Rays vs Kansas City Royals?

The game is on Saturday, April 17, 2027 at 12:00 AM ET at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri.

How can I watch Tampa Bay Rays vs Kansas City Royals?

TV: MLB.TV.

Who is injured for Tampa Bay Rays vs Kansas City Royals?

Listed out or doubtful: Tampa Bay Rays: Ryan Pepiot, Shane McClanahan, Edwin Uceta. 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 Tampa Bay Rays vs Kansas City Royals played?

Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri.

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