Gibson lasted only 2 2/3 innings in his last start vs. the Tigers. He has allowed five homers in four starts and hasn’t pitched past the sixth inning yet. One positive note from Detroit: Seven of the eight hits he allowed were ground balls.
Kennedy gets the start to begin a three-game set at Kauffman Stadium. The right-hander went seven innings and gave up one run with three strikeouts -- a no-decision in a 2-1 loss on Saturday.
The Royals open a 10-game homestand Friday night at 7:15 CT against the Twins with Kennedy (0-2, 2.