AUGUST 28, 2021•MLB.COM
'A light in the game': Dyson era in KC endsSEATTLE -- The second Jarrod Dyson era in Kansas City came to a close on Friday when the Blue Jays claimed the speedy outfielder from the Ro...
Justin Dunn - Could be nearing bullpenThe Mariners are hopeful that Dunn (shoulder) will be able to throw a bullpen session in the coming days, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.
ImpactDunn has been on the injured list since June 18 due to a right shoulder strain but suffered a setback in his recovery in early August. If the right-hander is unable to progress to throwing a bullpen in the near future, the Mariners are expected shut him down for the remainder of the season.
AUGUST 28, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Royals place Brad Keller on injured list and lose Jarrod Dyson to waivers claimRoyals are down to five starting pitchers for the time being with Brad Keller on the IL.
AUGUST 28, 2021•KANSASCITY.COM
Edward Olivares - Recalled by RoyalsOlivares was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.
ImpactJarrod Dyson was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays on Friday, so Olivares will join the major-league roster as outfield depth. He's appeared in 20 big-league games this season and has slashed .246/.283/.456 with four homers, seven runs and six RBI.
AUGUST 28, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Josh Staumont - Activated by RoyalsStaumont (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday.
ImpactStaumont was placed on the injured list for an unspecified reason Thursday, but he'll rejoin the bullpen a day later. Across his last five appearances, the right-hander has earned four holds with a 2.08 ERA and 0.69 WHIP in 4.1 innings.
AUGUST 28, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Brad Keller - Placed on 10-day ILKeller was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right lat strain Friday.
ImpactKeller was scratched from Thursday's start against the Mariners, and he'll miss at least one more turn through the rotation while he's on the injured list. However, the Royals haven't yet announced whether the right-hander will miss more than the minimum of 10 days.
AUGUST 28, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Carlos Santana - Back in actionSantana (hip) is starting Friday's game against the Mariners.
ImpactSantana missed the last three games due to a Grade 1 hip flexor strain, but he'll serve as the designated hitter and bat fourth Friday. The 35-year-old has gone 5-for-17 with a double, a run, an RBI and a walk across his last four appearances.
AUGUST 28, 2021•ROTOWIRE
