A comprehensive preview, including betting odds and predictions, for the MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 30, 2026.

Rojas turned a pinch-hit at-bat into a four-RBI night, and the Royals leaned on their bullpen to beat Cleveland for the second straight day.

Josh Rojas had his second career game with four RBIs, Salvador Perez hit two doubles and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Guardians 8-3 for their 12th win in 13 games.

The veteran utility man delivered right away for Kansas City.

Josh Rojas delivered in his first Royals at-bat.

The Kansas City Royals called up Josh Rojas to make his team debut, and he came up big for Kansas City to cap off a wild 24-hour stretch.

Pinch-hitter Josh Rojas had a go-ahead, two-run single in the ninth inning in his Kansas City debut and the Royals outlasted the Minnesota Twins 8-6 on Thursday night. Rojas was recalled from Triple-A Omaha earlier in the day and didn't enter the game until he pinch hit for Nick Loftin with the bases loaded and one out against Justin Lawrence. Rojas slapped a single up the middle to put the Royals ahead.

The Royals add to their infield depth as Maikel Garcia continues to nurse a hamstring injury.

These players have impressed so far this spring.