The Kansas City Royals are set to open their 2026 season against the Atlanta Braves, with manager Matt Quatraro announcing a right-handed heavy lineup to face left-hander Chris Sale. Key players include Maikel Garcia, Bobby Witt Jr., and Salvador Perez, while Jac Caglianone and Kyle Isbel will start on the bench. Cole Ragans will be the Opening Day pitcher, marking his third consecutive season in this role. The game begins at 6:15 CT and can be viewed on Royals.TV.
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