Royals Wrap Up Spring Training with Finale Against Rockies

The team looks to head into the regular season healthy after a challenging Cactus League schedule.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 6:35pm

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The Kansas City Royals are set to play their final Spring Training game today against the Colorado Rockies. After a tough Cactus League schedule that saw them lose more than twice as many games as they won, the Royals are eager to get the regular season started in six days. Manager Cole Ragans will make his final tune-up start before the season opener against Chris Sale and the Boston Red Sox.

Why it matters

The Royals have had a difficult Spring Training, with key players missing time due to the World Baseball Classic. However, the team is hopeful that they have made it through the exhibition schedule mostly healthy, setting them up for a strong start to the regular season.

The details

The Royals lineup will feature some players who may not make the final roster, as the team continues to evaluate its options. In addition to Ragans, the Royals will also pitch Nick Mears, Lucas Erceg, and John Schreiber in the finale. Despite the tough spring, the Royals are optimistic that they will be ready to compete when the real games begin next week.

  • The Cactus League ends today, March 21, 2026.
  • The Royals will head to Texas for two more exhibition games before starting the regular season in six days, on March 27, 2026.

The players

Cole Ragans

The Royals' starting pitcher for the Spring Training finale, looking to make one last tune-up before the regular season opener.

Chris Sale

The Boston Red Sox starting pitcher who will face the Royals in the season opener.

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What they’re saying

“Knock on wood, but if the Royals make it through today's game safely, they will have accomplished what is always the most important goal of Spring Training: they will have gotten through it mostly healthy.”

— Jeremy Greco, Author

What’s next

The Royals will head to Texas for two more exhibition games before starting the regular season on March 27, 2026 against the Boston Red Sox.

The takeaway

After a challenging Spring Training, the Royals are focused on entering the regular season healthy and ready to compete. The team's ability to overcome the adversity of the Cactus League schedule will be key to their success in the upcoming season.