Mariners vs royals

By Vikram Nair / 02.05.2026

The Seattle Mariners and Kansas City Royals are set to meet for a crucial three-game series starting on May 1, 2026, at T-Mobile Park. Both teams aim to enhance their standings in their respective divisions.

The Mariners hold a record of 16-16 and currently sit second in the AL West. They will rely on Bryan Woo, who has a record of 1-2 and an ERA of 3.86. The Royals, with a 12-19 record, are fifth in the AL Central. Cole Ragans is expected to start for Kansas City with a record of 1-4 and an ERA of 5.00.

Key injuries impacting both teams:

The Mariners are missing Brendan Donovan, Victor Robles, Patrick Wisdom, Bryce Miller, Matt Brash, Logan Evans, Carlos Vargas, and Miles Mastrobuoni. and The Royals have Jonathan India, Bailey Falter, Carlos Estévez, Stephen Kolek, Alec Marsh, and James McArthur on their injured list.

This matchup features notable players like Randy Arozarena and Bobby Witt Jr., both batting .289 this season. Maikel Garcia adds depth to the Royals lineup with his .274 average.

The game begins at 9:45 p.m. ET and will be available on Apple TV+. The second game of the series is scheduled for May 2 at T-Mobile Park at 9:40 p.m. ET.

Both teams look to capitalize on this opportunity to improve their records amidst ongoing challenges from injuries.