On Wednesday night, the Boston Red Sox will finish their series with the Kansas City Royals (in Missouri).
They will look to go for the sweep after winning each of the first two games.
GettyMichael Wacha #51 of the Kansas City Royals pitches during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium on May 09, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
In Wednesday’s game, Michael Wacha will be the starter for the Royals.
He is off to a strong start to the 2026 season with a 4-2 record (and 2.83 ERA) in nine games.
The 34-year-old is in his third year with the franchise.
Red Sox Will Be Reminded Of Massive Roster Blunder
GettyStarting pitcher Michael Wacha #52 of the Boston Red Sox looks on as he leaves the mound at the top of the fourth inning of the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on September 27, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Wacha had spent one season with the Red Sox (in 2022).
He went 11-2 with a 3.32 ERA in 23 games.
That said, the team was unable to keep him in free agency.
@redsoxstats wrote (on May 18): “With the Sox in KC, they’ll face Michael Wacha Wednesday. He left the Sox after 2022. Since then, 115 pitchers have thrown 300+ innings, and among them, Wacha ranks 16th in total WAR, one spot behind Crochet and two spots behind Suarez.
Wacha: 93 starts, 531 IP, 3.42 ERA”
Wacha has also had stints with the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets, Tampa Bay Rays and San Diego Padres over 14 seasons.
The 2015 All-Star has gone 115-77 with a 3.85 ERA in 318 career games.
It’s worth pointing out that the Red Sox could have benefited by keeping Wacha.
Red Sox Right Now
GettyInterim manager Chad Tracy #17 of the Boston Red Sox looks on prior to the first pitch against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on May 15, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Red Sox are the fourth-place team in the American League East with a 21-27 record in 48 games.
They are 13-13 in the 26 games they have played on the road.
Following the Royals, the Red Sox will host the Minnesota Twins on Friday at Fenway Park.
Royals Right Now
GettyStarting pitcher Michael Wacha #52 of the Kansas City Royals pitches during the 1st inning of the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Kauffman Stadium on April 22, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
The Royals are at the bottom of the American League Central with a 20-29 record in 49 games.
They are 2-8 over their last ten games (but 13-12 in 25 games at home).
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