Game details
Date
Friday, May 21, 2027
TV / Stream
MLB.TV
Venue
Kauffman Stadium
Injury report
Martin Perez SP15-Day-ILPerez isn't eligible to return from his lower-back inflammation until Game 3 of the NLDS on Tuesday, but he will not be activated at any point during the seriesATL
Bryce Elder SP15-Day-ILElder underwent arthroscopic right knee surgery less than a month ago. He progressed to live batting practice Monday and could be in play if Atlanta advances toATL
Hurston Waldrep SP60-Day-ILWaldrep will join the big-league 60-day IL to free up space on the 40-man roster for Elieser Hernandez, who was selected to the 28-man roster Thursday. Waldrep ATL
Reynaldo Lopez RP15-Day-ILIt's clear that Lopez hasn't been himself since returning from the injured list after working through a bout of knee inflammation, and it appears as though AtlaATL
Joe Jimenez RP60-Day-ILIt will be the first game appearance for Jimenez since the end of the 2024 campaign, as he's worked his way back from multiple knee surgeries. Atlanta has not rATL
Spencer Strider SP60-Day-ILStrider has been shelved since mid-June with right elbow inflammation. He resumed a throwing progression earlier this month, and while the team has not yet offiATL
Spencer Schwellenbach SP60-Day-ILSchwellenbach missed the final three months of last season with the injury, and it seems the fracture never properly healed. He has been sidelined this season fATL
Jurickson Profar LFsuspensionThe 33-year-old outfielder was handed the suspension in early March, and the ban is now official with the appeal process completed. It's the second straight seaATL
Joey Wentz RP60-Day-ILThe transaction clears a 40-man roster spot for waiver pick Osvaldo Bido. Wentz will miss the entire 2026 campaign after undergoing surgery earlier this month tATL
Steven Cruz RPOutBy rule, Cruz will miss the next 1-to-3 games while welcoming a new baby, so he should be back for Sunday's season finale, at minimum. Cruz has registered threeKC
Tony Gonsolin SP15-Day-ILJames McArthur (elbow) was reinstated to take Gonsolin's spot on the active roster for the final day of the regular season. Gonsolin spent most of the year on tKC
Nick Loftin 3BpaternityLoftin extended his modest hitting streak to four games and blasted his first long ball since Sept. 1 on Tuesday. The 27-year-old launched a solo shot off AnthoKC
Snapshot at page build · always verify with official team reports before wagering
Tickets
Ticket marketplaces listed alphabetically · prices and availability vary
Also on Fanfora
Never miss a MLB game again
Follow Kansas City Royals, Atlanta Braves, or any team — one calendar, alerts, TV info. Free.
Open Fanfora Free →