The Royals announced their 25-man roster for the best-of-five American League Division Series, which starts Thursday against Houston at 6:37 p.m. at Kauffman Stadium. It includes 11 pitchers. Kris Medlen and Chris Young are in but Jeremy Guthrie is out. The outfielders include Terrance Gore and Paulo Orlando but not Jonny Gomes.
Pitchers (11)
RH Johnny Cueto, RH Wade Davis, LH Danny Duffy, RH Kelvin Herrera, RH Luke Hochevar, RH Ryan Madson, RH Kris Medlen, LH Franklin Morales, RH Yordano Ventura, RH Edinson Volquez, RH Chris Young
Catchers (2)
Drew Butera, Salvador Perez
Infielders (6)
IF Christian Colon, SS Alcides Escobar, 1B Eric Hosmer, 1B/DH Kendrys Morales, 3B Mike Moustakas, 2B Ben Zobrist
Outfielders (6)
CF Lorenzo Cain, OF Jarrod Dyson, LF Alex Gordon, OF Terrance Gore, OF Paulo Orlando, RF Alex Rios