Royals post Opening Day starting lineup

MILWAUKEE, WI - MARCH 31: Vinnie Pasquantino #9, Bobby Witt Jr. #7 and Jonathan India #6 of the Kansas City Royals stand on the field for pre-game ceremonies prior to the game between the Kansas City Royals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Monday, March 31, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wi

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The Royals open their 2026 season tonight against the Atlanta Braves and manager Matt Quatraro has posted the first lineup of the season. The lineup is right-handed heavy against Braves left-hander Chris Sale, with Jac Caglianone and Kyle Isbel on the bench. Lefties hit just .162/.250/.302 against Sale last year.

3B Maikel Garcia (R)

SS Bobby Witt Jr. (R)

CF Lane Thomas (R)

C Salvador Perez (R)

1B Vinnie Pasquantino (L)

RF Starling Marte (R)

2B Jonathan India (R)

LF Isaac Collins (S)

DH Carter Jensen (L)

Cole Ragans gets the Opening Day start for the Royals, the sixth pitcher in club history to get the nod in the first game in three or more consecutive seasons.

Game time is tonight at 6:15 CT, and you can watch on Royals.TV.