The team is getting good long relief from Travis Lakins Sr. so far, and promoted left-hander Keegan Akin to add length to the bullpen after Eshelman had to make a spot start Saturday because of last week’s doubleheader. Twins
Nick Pollack analyzes the Kansas City Royals rotation for 2020 with in-depth player profiles. Royals' Hunter Dozier: Starting at first base in return Royals During the 2013 season, the Royals transitioned Smith into a relief pitcher. LHP López joins Thomas Eshelman, who is on the major league roster, and Chandler Shepherd, who is at the secondary camp in Bowie, as swingman depth for the Orioles.
López is out of minor league options and thus will have to be added to the active roster once he reports to the team, or else be exposed back to waivers. The Orioles had 39 players on their 40-man roster after trading left-hander Richard Bleier to the Miami Marlins last weekend, so no corresponding roster move was required. Royals' Brady Singer: First big-league win
Royals A left groin injury forced him out since that Reds debut.
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