The Kansas City Royals’ rotation is tied for second in MLB with 20 quality starts. The group has been anchored by 34-year-old Michael Wacha, who not only leads the team in quality starts, but has also been the rotation’s most effective arm so far this season. Through his first 51.1 innings this season, Wacha owns a 2.63 ERA, a 0.99 WHIP and 42 strikeouts. The right-hander is in the 14th season of his MLB career and is off to a phenomenal start on the mound. In the Royals’ 5-1 win over the Detroit Tigers, Wacha looked dominant on the mound once again and continues to show no signs of slowing down this season. Michael Wacha was nails against the Tigers Apr 22, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (52) delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images Wacha worked through seven scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and striking out six.…