Anthony Kay allowed five runs — four earned — over 3 2/3 innings in a loss to the Royals on Sunday.

Kay has alternated quality outings with clunkers for much of 2026, and this wasn’t an exception. After striking out eight over six scoreless Monday against the Guardians, the 31-year-old was nowhere nearly as effective while allowing six hits and three walks while striking out four. Kay will try and bounce back against the Guardians — this time in Cleveland — on Friday.