Jackson Kowar Makes Major League Debut Tonight Against Angels

After a dominant Triple-A season so far, Kansas City Royals (29-28) No. 4 prospect Jackson Kowar will make his big league debut as he toes the slab against the Los Angeles Angels (27-32) tonight.

Pitching Probables

Los Angeles: RHP Dylan Bundy (0-6, 6.94 ERA)
Kansas City: RHP Jackson Kowar (0-0, 0.00 ERA)

Kansas City Royals Starting Lineup

Whit Merrifield (R) - 2B
Carlos Santana (S) - 1B
Andrew Benintendi (L) - LF
Salvador Perez (R) - C
Kelvin Gutierrez (R) - 3B
Jorge Soler (R) - DH
Michael A. Taylor (R) - CF
Hunter Dozier (R) - RF
Nicky Lopez (L) - SS

Los Angeles Angels Starting Lineup

Justin Upton (R) - LF
Shohei Otani (L) - DH
Anthony Rendon (R) - 3B
Jared Walsh (L) - 1B
Max Stassi (R) - C
Jose Inglesias (R) - SS
Juan Lagares (R) - CF
Kean Wong (L) - RF
David Fletcher (R) - 2B

Injury Report

10-Day Injured List

SS Adalberto Mondesi (hamstring): Mondesi was retroactively placed on the 10-day injured list prior to June 6 game against the Minnesota Twins. The move dates back to June 4. He will be active for reinstatement on June 11.
LHP Danny Duffy (flexor strain): Duffy's move to the injured list was retroactive to May 14. He will rest five days before reassessing his injury, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. The 32-year-old has recorded a 1.94 ERA with a 28.2 percent strikeout rate in seven starts and 41 2/3 innings in the final year of his contract.

60-Day Injured List

RHP Jesse Hahn (shoulder impingement): After Hahn faced one batter then left the game with a trainer in his first rehab start in Triple-A Omaha, Hahn returned to the team to get more tests done and was placed on the 60-day on Saturday. Hahn will be eligible to return on June 11.

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