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Injury Report
Los Angeles Angels
Vaughn Grissom
(2B)
day-to-day — Grissom said Wednesday that he received a cortisone shot in his injured left hand this week, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Day-To-Day
Robert Stephenson
(RP)
out — Stephenson (shoulder) has had a setback and is going for more tests to determine the next steps in his recovery, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.
Out
Ben Joyce
(RP)
out — Joyce (shoulder) has been throwing bullpens but is likely to start the regular season on the injured list, per MLB.com.
Out
Anthony Rendon
(3B)
out — The Angels and Rendon (hip) have agreed to a contract buyout that will end his tenure with the club, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Out
Kansas City Royals
Matt Strahm
(RP)
day-to-day — Strahm was removed from Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Rangers with a left leg contusion, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Day-To-Day
Michael Massey
(2B)
day-to-day — Massey may not be available for Opening Day due to a calf strain, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Day-To-Day
Stephen Kolek
(SP)
out — Kolek (oblique) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Out
James McArthur
(RP)
day-to-day — McArthur (elbow) signed a one-year, $810,000 contract with the Royals on Thursday, avoiding arbitration.
Day-To-Day
Alec Marsh
(SP)
60-day IL — The Royals placed Marsh (shoulder) on the 60-day injured list Thursday.
60-Day-IL
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OMEGA ANALYSIS
Los Angeles Angels @ Kansas City Royals
+3.2 EV
per $100 wagered
Kansas City Royals
67%
TOSS-UP
"Royals home opener vs crippled Angels (+3.2 EV ML, Ragans edge over depleted LAA staff)"
EV Breakdown
Model Prob
56%
Book Implied
50%
Edge
+6.0%
Line Movement
Open
N/A - early season game
Current
N/A - no books open yet
Movement
N/A
Early season home advantage
Royals bullpen depth intact vs Angels injuries
+3.2 EV on Royals ML at fair -125 pricing
Kelly Sizing
1u
Reduced sizing. Edge exists but sample or signal strength is moderate.
MONEYLINE PICK
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62%
Kansas City Royals -130
- Ragans elite K-rate (15+) vs Bachman in spring debut
About This Analysis
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Edge Summary
Ragans dominance + Angels bullpen black hole = Royals ML +4.3 EV, 0.5u play
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