Lineups not announcedLineups only · full preview is a separate page

Boston Red Sox vs Kansas City Royals Starting Lineups — May 20, 2026

Batting orders, positions, season stats, splits against the opposing starter's hand and batter-versus-pitcher history with sample size for both clubs.

7:40 PM ET · Kauffman StadiumLineups not confirmedStats updating

Boston Red Sox

81–68 · 3rd AL East

Pending

StarterMichael Wacha

HandRHP

OPS vs hand.717 vs RHP

Kansas City Royals

66–83 · 5th AL Central

Pending

StarterConnelly Early

HandLHP

OPS vs hand.699 vs LHP

Both lineups pending

Neither club has announced a batting order yet. Check back closer to first pitch.