MLB Preview · August 23, 2026
Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals: Prediction, Odds & Preview
DET 45-52at KC 39-59·Kauffman Stadium·
DiamondIQ Model — Win Probability
DET50.9%49.1%KC
The model leans DET (50.9%). DiamondIQ model v2: season records, home-field advantage, the starting-pitcher quality gap (PitchIQ), and a calibration adjustment fit and validated on four seasons of backtest — plus live game state once underway.
Forecast at First Pitch
☀️96°FClear
Wind 15 mph SSW · out to CF
Precip 0%
Injured List
DET
Gleyber Torres (2B)Injured 10-Day
Will Vest (P)Injured 15-Day
Bailey Horn (P)Injured 60-Day
Brant Hurter (P)Injured 60-Day
Burch Smith (P)Injured 60-Day
Jackson Jobe (P)Injured 60-Day
KC
Kyle Isbel (CF)Injured 10-Day
Maikel Garcia (3B)Injured 10-Day
Connor Seabold (P)Injured 15-Day
Alec Marsh (P)Injured 60-Day
Carlos Estévez (P)Injured 60-Day
Cole Ragans (P)Injured 60-Day
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