Kennedy (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day disabled list and will start Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

The Royals made a flurry of roster moves between games Sunday, activating Kennedy and optioning right-hander Jakob Junis down to Triple-A Omaha in addition to placing Alex Gordon on the paternity list. Kennedy was strong through his first four starts this season, notching a 2.08 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP over 26.0 innings. His performance fell off a bit in his next two outings before landing on the disabled list with a hamstring injury. Kennedy will face a Twins team that ranks 14th in wOBA in May.