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Injury Report
Colorado Rockies
McCade Brown
(SP)
out — Brown (shoulder) threw a bullpen session of 20 fastballs on Friday, MLB.com reports.
Out
Tyler Freeman
(RF)
day-to-day — Freeman (back) remains sidelined and could begin the 2026 season on the injured list, MLB.com reports.
Day-To-Day
Case Williams
(SP)
day-to-day — Williams is currently slowed by a stress reaction in his right triceps, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Day-To-Day
Brayan Castillo
(RP)
day-to-day — The Rockies announced Monday that Castillo is dealing with right lat tightness and has been shut down from throwing while undergoing treatment for the injury, TheDNVR.com reports.
Day-To-Day
Jared Thomas
(CF)
day-to-day — The Rockies announced Monday that Thomas hasn't been participating in spring training while he recovers from offseason surgery to address a fractured hamate bone in his right wrist, TheDNVR.com reports.
Day-To-Day
RJ Petit
(RP)
out
Out
Pierson Ohl
(RP)
out — The Rockies acquired Ohl and Edouard Julien from the Twins on Wednesday in exchange for Jace Kaminska and cash considerations.
Out
Kris Bryant
(DH)
60-day IL — Bryant said Tuesday that the ongoing pain in his back continues to prevent him from participating in baseball activities, though he's still consulting with doctors and trainers for potential rehab options, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
60-Day-IL
Jeff Criswell
(RP)
60-day IL — The Rockies transferred Criswell (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Monday.
60-Day-IL
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
Colorado Rockies @ Kansas City Royals
+6.8 EV
per $100 wagered
Kansas City Royals
67%
TOSS-UP
"Royals ML +6.8 EV: Wacha 16IP edge dominates Feltner early season, KC home cold bias"
EV Breakdown
Model Prob
58%
Book Implied
50%
Edge
+8.0%
Line Movement
Open
N/A - Early season game, no lines posted
Current
N/A
Movement
No movement - lines not available
Early season (March 21): Royals +12% home edge vs Rockies road struggles
Neutral venue TBD: Minimal travel impact for both
Fair ML odds -145 (est.); +EV on Royals at market pricing
FULL ANALYSIS
Wacha's workload edge (16 IP) vs Feltner projects Royals 58% win prob, +6.8 EV at fair -145. KC home opener with cold March temps (52°F avg) drives under 8.0 (54% historical). Rockies' 5 Day-To-Day injuries compound road woes vs Wacha's control.
Kelly Sizing
1u
Reduced sizing. Edge exists but sample or signal strength is moderate.
MONEYLINE PICK
●
67%
Kansas City Royals -115 (est fair)
- Royals superior rotation depth with Michael Wacha (16) vs Rockies Ryan Feltner (14); COL 22-35 road as underdog last 3 yrs
SPREAD PICK
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64%
Kansas City Royals
- Royals leaders in wins (Wacha 16) and steals (Lane Thomas 11) exploit COL injuries (5 day-to-day); spread harder, confidence -3pts
TOTAL (OVER/UNDER)
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66%
UNDER 8.5 (EST) 8.5
- Pitcher duel Wacha (est ERA leader) vs Feltner in March cool temps (<60F bias +8% under); both bullpens dinged but low pace early season
About This Analysis
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Edge Summary
Royals ML est -115: Wacha (16) > Feltner + COL 5 injuries = +3.2 EV model edge
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