Johnny Cueto made his season debut for the Los Angeles Angels against the Kansas City Royals, stepping up due to injuries in the Angels' starting rotation. Despite a solid performance where he allowed three runs over 6.1 innings, Cueto was outshined by Royals' pitcher Michael Lorenzen, who led Kansas City to a 3-0 victory. Cueto, previously a key player in the Royals' 2015 World Series win, received a warm ovation from the Kansas City crowd. The Angels had called him up from Triple-A Salt Lake, where he had shown improvement after a challenging stint with the Texas Rangers' minor league team. With this game, Cueto continues his 17-year major league career, bringing veteran experience to the Angels' young pitching staff.