--RHP Zack Greinke, who starts Wednesday at Chicago, is 0-6 with a 7.78 ERA in eight games at U.S. Cellular Field.

--LF David DeJesus threw out a runner at the plate and another at second base Tuesday. He is the first outfielder in Royals history to log two assists in the season opener.

--3B Alex Gordon, who drove in both Kansas City runs Tuesday, has homered on opening day in 2008 and 2009.

MEDICAL WATCH:

LHP John Bale (thyroid surgery on March 3) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 27. When he regains his strength and stamina, he will be activated, but he likely will pitch at least one or two games on a minor league rehab assignment first.

ROTATION:

1. RHP Gil Meche

2. RHP Zack Greinke

3. RHP Kyle Davies

4. RHP Sidney Ponson (inactive as of opening day)

5. LHP Horacio Ramirez

BULLPEN:

RHP Joakim Soria (closer)

RHP Kyle Farnsworth

LHP Ron Mahay

RHP Juan Cruz

RHP Doug Waechter

RHP Robinson Tejada

RHP Jamey Wright

LINEUP:

1. CF Coco Crisp

2. LF David DeJesus

3. 2B Mark Teahen

4. RF Jose Guillen

5. 1B Mike Jacobs

6. DH Billy Butler

7. 3B Alex Gordon

8. C Miguel Olivo

9. SS Mike Aviles

RESERVES:

C John Buck

INF/OF Willie Bloomquist

INF Alberto Callaspo

C/INF/OF Brayan Pena

INF Tony Pena Jr.