First pitch for the Royals’ home opener Monday against the Oakland A’s is at 3:15 p.m.
But the Royals are encouraging fans to arrive at Kauffman Stadium early if they want to see the team’s tribute to pitcher Yordano Ventura, who died in January in a car accident in the Dominican Republic.
“We know a lot of fans will want to see that,” said Toby Cook, the Royals’ vice president of publicity. “There will be a moment of silence for Yordano and a video tribute, and his family members will be taking part in a ceremony honoring him and throwing out the first pitch.