The Royals made a flurry of strikes to finalize their 26-man roster, together with putting infielder Michael Massey and pitchers Stephen Kolek and James McArthur on the Injured List. Those strikes allowed speedster Tyler Tolbert to make the crew. The Royals additionally designated outfielder Drew Waters for task, and added reliever Eli Morgan to the 40-man roster and optioned him to Triple-A Omaha.
Here is the 26-man Opening Day roster:
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Catchers: Carter Jensen, Salvador Perez
Infielders: Maikel Garcia, Jonathan India, Nick Loftin, Vinnie Pasquantino, Tyler Tolbert, Bobby Witt Jr.
Outfielders: Jac Caglianone, Isaac Collins, Kyle Isbel, Starling Marte, Lane Thomas
Starting pitchers: Kris Bubic, Noah Cameron, Seth Lugo, Cole Ragans, Michael Wacha
Relievers: Lucas Erceg, Carlos Estévez, Bailey Falter, Alex Lange, Daniel Lynch IV, Nick Mears, John Schreiber, Matt Strahm
Isaac Collins avoids the Injured List after nursing knee and again accidents in spring coaching. Massey had been coping with a calf-strain and was held again in Arizona when the crew traveled to Texas for his or her remaining two exhibition video games. Kolek suffered a Grade 1 indirect pressure in spring coaching, and James McArthur is recovering from elbow surgical procedure final 12 months. The crew minimize ties with Waters after the 27-year-old hit .243/.288/.316 with one residence run in 71 video games for them final 12 months.
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The Royals start the season Friday night at 6:15 CT in Atlanta in opposition to the Braves with Cole Ragans scheduled to make the beginning.