Kansas City Royals announce Opening Day roster and lineup for game against Cleveland
The Kansas City Royals announced their Opening Day roster and lineup before Thursday’s 3:10 p.m. first pitch against the Cleveland Guardians at Kauffman Stadium.
The Royals added Bobby Witt Jr. to the 40-man roster, placed right-handed pitcher Joel Payamps on the Family Medical Emergency List and designated left-handed pitcher Daniel Tillo for assignment.
Kansas City Royals Opening Day roster
Pitchers (15)
Scott Barlow* RH
Jake Brentz* LH
Kris Bubic** LH
Taylor Clarke RH
Dylan Coleman** RH
Amir Garrett LH
Zack Greinke RH
Carlos Hernández* RH
Brad Keller* RH
Jackson Kowar** RH
Daniel Lynch** LH
Brady Singer* RH
Collin Snider** RH
Gabe Speier LH
Josh Staumont* RH
Catchers (2)
Cam Gallagher* R/R
Salvador Perez* R/R
Infielders (7)
Hunter Dozier* R/R
Nicky Lopez* L/R
Whit Merrifield* R/R
Adalberto Mondesi S/R
Ryan O’Hearn L/L
Carlos Santana* S/R
Bobby Witt Jr.** R/R
Outfielders (4)
Andrew Benintendi* L/L
Kyle Isbel* L/R
Edward Olivares R/R
Michael A. Taylor* R/R
*was on 2021 Royals’ Opening Day roster; **First Opening Day roster
Kansas City Royals Opening Day lineup
1. Whit Merrifield RF
2. Bobby Witt Jr. 3B
3. Andrew Benintendi LF
4. Salvador Perez C
5. Carlos Santana 1B
6. Hunter Dozier DH
7. Adalberto Mondesi SS
8. Michael A. Taylor CF
9. Nicky Lopez 2B
Zack Greinke P
This story was originally published April 7, 2022 at 11:10 AM.
