The Kansas City Royals have set their Opening Day lineup against the Cleveland Guardians. Cole Ragans starts, and 2024 AL MVP Runner Up Bobby Witt Jr. hits second behind Jonathan India.
Vinnie Pasquantino had been a question mark after suffering a Grade 1+ hamstring injury earlier in the week, but he’s in the Opening Day lineup, albeit at designated hitter. Newcomer and utility player Cavan Biggio will be manning first base today.
Hunter Renfroe, Kyle Isbel, and MJ Melendez will be in the outfield. Michael Massey is playing second base, with India at third base. Maikel Garcia is not starting.