The New York Yankees are scheduled to host the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, April 20, 2026. The game is set to feature a pitching matchup between the Yankees' left-hander Ryan Weathers and the Royals' left-hander Cole Ragans.
As of the 2025 MLB season, Ryan Weathers was a pitcher for the Miami Marlins. A trade or free agency signing would be required for him to join the Yankees by 2026, but no such transaction has been verified for the 2025-2026 offseason. Cole Ragans was a confirmed member of the Kansas City Royals' starting rotation in 2025.
The Yankees and Royals are both American League teams, making this an inter-divisional matchup. The specific game time and broadcast details for this 2026 contest are not currently available from verified schedules.
This article is based on projected player roles and team matchups. Actual starting pitchers, rosters, and game details for the 2026 MLB season are subject to change due to injuries, transactions, and managerial decisions.
