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Guardians and Royals to Play Split Doubleheader After Rainout

Gabriel Arias’ return from the injured list headlines a pitching showdown between Gavin Williams and Michael Wacha in games that could sway both clubs’ wild-card positioning ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.

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Overview

  • Friday’s series opener at Kauffman Stadium was postponed by heavy rain and rescheduled as a split doubleheader for Saturday, with Game 1 at 1:40 p.m. CT and Game 2 at 6:15 p.m. CT.
  • The Guardians activated shortstop Gabriel Arias from the injured list and slid Brayan Rocchio to second base for the first game’s infield alignment.
  • The Royals reinstated reliever Hunter Harvey from the 60-day injured list to bolster their bullpen for the weekend series.
  • Game 1 pitching features Cleveland’s Gavin Williams (6–4, 3.54 ERA) against Kansas City’s Michael Wacha (4–9, 3.62 ERA), with Tanner Bibee and Kris Bubic set to follow in Game 2.
  • Both teams sit near .500 and within a few games of the AL wild-card, making each outcome likely to influence front-office decisions before the trade deadline.