The Royals are back home for a quick three-game homestand that includes just a series against the 30-29 Padres. The Padres are in Kansas City for just the third time in club history, with the teams splitting the previous six games in Kauffman Stadium.
Michael Wacha is well acquainted with the Padres, having pitched for them last season. He has given up two earned runs or less in each of his last four starts, going at least six innings each time. The Royals called up reliever Will Klein today to take the place of Daniel Lynch IV.
Michael Wacha heads to the mound tonight to open the weekend series vs.