JUNE 30, 2023•CLEVELAND.COM
Guardians' offense disappears in 10-1 loss to CubsCal Quantrill and Terry Francona returned as the Guardians opened a series in Chicago.
Edward Olivares - Sitting FridayOlivares isn't in the Royals' lineup Friday against the Dodgers, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
ImpactOlivares is 5-for-14 with a homer, two RBI, three runs scored and a steal across his last five games. He'll get a breather Friday, moving Salvador Perez into the DH role and Freddy Fermin behind the dish while batting sixth.
JUNE 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Nicky Lopez - Returns to lineupLopez (hand) is starting at second base and batting ninth Friday against the Dodgers, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
ImpactLopez suffered a bruised hand after getting hit by a pitch Wednesday and sat out Thursday's game. Now, he'll return for Friday's series opener with Los Angeles and look to keep things going with a .600 OBP across his last four games.
JUNE 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
James McArthur - Back in minorsThe Royals optioned McArthur to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.
ImpactMcArthur made his MLB debut Wednesday, surrendering seven runs on six hits and a walk over just one inning. He'll now return to the minors to make room for Alec Marsh, who will be filling in as the Royals' starter Friday in place of Jordan Lyles (illness).
JUNE 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Alec Marsh - Officially promotedThe Royals recalled Marsh ahead of his start Friday against the Dodgers.
ImpactFriday marks the 25-year-old righty's MLB debut after putting up a 2.40 ERA and 1.33 WHIP through 15 innings with Triple-A Omaha. Marsh will be filling in for Jordan Lyles -- who was scratched from his scheduled start due to illness -- and he will most likely return to the minors after his spot start. James McArthur was optioned to Omaha in a corresponding move.
JUNE 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
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Michael Kelly - Optioned to Triple-AKelly was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Friday.
ImpactKelly has been up with the Guardians a couple times this season but has yet to make an appearance for them. He's clearing out to make room for the return of Friday's starter, Cal Quantrill.
JUNE 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
