On April 16, 2026, inclement weather led to a rain delay for the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals game at Comerica Park. The scheduled start for the series finale was at 1:10 p.m. Tiger’s manager A.J. Hinch acknowledged the uncertain conditions but expressed hope for a safe window to play.
Impact of Rain Delay on Tigers vs. Royals Game
Due to the rain, the Tigers might need to reschedule the game. If weather conditions do not improve, the matchup could be postponed until late July. The Royals are set to return for a four-game series at Comerica Park later in the season.
Upcoming Schedule for the Tigers
With the postponement of Thursday’s game, the Tigers will next play on April 17, 2026. Their opponent will be the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, starting at 7:15 p.m.
- Pitching Matchup for Rain-Delayed Game:
- Keider Montero (Tigers)
- Kris Bubic (Royals)
- Friday’s Starters vs. Red Sox:
- Casey Mize (Tigers) vs. Ranger Suárez
- Tarik Skubal (Saturday) vs. Brayan Bello
- Framber Valdez (Sunday) vs. Garrett Crochet
- Jack Flaherty (Monday) vs. Sonny Gray
The Tigers currently hold a record of 9-9 and are experiencing a five-game winning streak. Following the rain delay, the focus remains on both the upcoming games and player contracts, including the recent announcement of Kevin McGonigle’s eight-year, $150 million contract extension.
This situation remains dynamic. Updates will be provided as new information becomes available regarding the status of the game and the team’s performance.
