Royals Review · Apr 1, 2021
Royals set 2021 Opening Day roster
Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesThe Royals set their 26-man roster for today’s season opener against the Texas Rangers. The team added outfielder Kyle Isbel and pitcher Jake Brentz to the roster today, designating catcher Meibrys Viloria and pitcher Scott Blewett for assignment.
Just ten players from last year’s Opening Day roster are on this year’s Opening Day roster, although several players missed last year’s opener due to positive COVID-19 tests. Isbel and Brentz are the only two players on the roster with no big league experience.
Catchers (2): Cam Gallagher, Salvador Pérez
Infielders (6): Hanser Alberto, Hunter Dozier, Nicky Lopez, Ryan McBroom, Whit Merrifield, Carlos Santana