Wenceel Pérez will start in center field for the Detroit Tigers as they open a three-game series against the Royals on Friday night. The Tigers (37-20) play the Royals (30-27) at 8:10 p.m. Eastern time at Kauffman Stadium.

The former Sprint campus was already slotted for a major state incentive deal to bring in thousands of tech jobs when the Royals publicly renewed interest in the site.

A Royals' All-Star pitcher could return to the starting rotation soon as Kansas City looks to climb the AL Central standings.

While starting pitcher Seth Lugo looks to make his return after an injured list stint, one of the Kansas City Royals’ most trusted bullpen arms is taking his place on the IL.

The Senate Freedom Caucus is demanding tax cuts in exchange for not blocking stadium funds for the Royals and Chiefs, while Democrats retaliated for slights during the regular session by derailing the routine work of signing bills.

Before the series starts against the Tigers, the Royals are making two notable moves that will affect the pitching staff.

During his hitting streak — which spanned from May 16-26 against the Cardinals, Giants, Twins and Reds — Pasquantino was batting .425 (17-for-40) with five RBIs. And he had hit safely in 20 of his last 24 games with 12 multi-hit efforts.

The Kansas City Royals remain committed to exploring “all options” in Kansas and Missouri, the club said in a statement Wednesday.