Detroit Tigers vs Kansas City Royals Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 4/14/26, 2:54 PM  by Carlos Zabala | Modified on 4/14/26 at 11:45 PM in MLB Picks

The Tigers boast one of the most promising starting rotations in MLB, and part of that is the addition of Dominican pitcher Valdez, who in three starts this season with Detroit has a no-decision in one game, a win in one, and a loss in one. He will face the Royals' lineup in a divisional matchup between teams with a 7-9 record.

In a four-game series, the Royals split two games apiece against the White Sox in Kansas City; it seems Bobby Witt Jr.'s impressive defensive skills are finally translating to his hitting. Since April 8, the Kansas City shortstop has collected six hits. Even so, an offense that includes Maikel García and Pasquantino should produce more, especially the Italian, who hasn't quite shaken off his cold start.

Speaking of cold starts, Ragans, the Kansas City starter on Tuesday at Comerica Park, has also had one. Specifically, these are the numbers put up by the 28-year-old left-hander in 2026: a 0-3 record and a 5.91 ERA; he allowed 3 home runs.