Weather postpones Royals opener vs. Chicago

KANSAS CITY — The Royals’ game vs. the White Sox on Thursday night was postponed because of a threat of severe weather in the area.

No makeup date has been set, but the Royals indicated it would not be part of this series.

Royals manager Ned Yost said earlier in the day he wasn’t in favor of playing a doubleheader this series.

The Royals will juggle their rotation slightly. They have decided to push left-hander Danny Duffy, who was scheduled to pitch Thursday, to Friday night. Right-hander Yordano Ventura will be moved to Saturday, and right-hander Edinson Volquez will go Sunday. Right-hander Ian Kennedy, who had been scheduled for Sunday, will be pushed to Monday.

The White will go with right-hander Miguel Gonzalez on Friday, left-hander Carlos Rodon on Saturday and right-hander Mat Latos on Sunday.

The Royals released their ticket policy for the rainout:

Tickets for Thursday’s game will be honored for the rescheduled game. Fans do not have to exchange their original tickets if they plan to attend the rescheduled game.

• Fans can utilize the value of their ticket (the amount paid) toward any future Royals regular-season game in 2016. While fans are welcome to exchange for any 2016 regular-season game/seating area, fans who apply the paid value of their ticket for a …

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