MAY 27, 2021•MLB.COM
Runs at a premium as Singer, bats struggle After two days of pitching duels against the Rays, Royals starter Brady Singer wasn’t able to carry it over to Thursday. The right-hander ga...
Meadows triples, homers in win over RoyalsBefore Thursday’s game at Tropicana Field, Austin Meadows had hit fourth in the order just twice this season. Manager Kevin Cash spoke prega...
MAY 27, 2021•MLB.COM
Meadows homers and has 4 RBIs, Rays beat Royals 7-2
Austin Meadows homered and had four RBIs, Shane McClanahan went five scoreless innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 7-2MAY 27, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wendle taking rookie Walls under his wingAt 31 years old, Joey Wendle is the veteran of the Rays' infield. Drafted by the Indians in 2012, he quickly clicked with Minor League infie...
MAY 27, 2021•MLB.COM
Jonathan Bowlan - Tommy John surgery ordered upThe Royals announced Thursday that Bowlan is scheduled to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow next week.
ImpactThe procedure will likely sideline Bowlan for most, if not all, of the 2022 campaign as well. The 24-year-old right-hander is viewed as one of the top pitching prospects in the organization, and he was off to a hot start at Double-A Northwest Arkansas this season. Over his four starts spanning 17 innings, Bowlan posted a 1.59 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 25:3 K:BB.
MAY 27, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Danny Duffy - Still restingRoyals manager Mike Matheny said Thursday that Duffy (forearm) is still resting, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.
ImpactDuffy has been on the injured list since May 17 due to a left forearm flexor strain, and he hasn't made much progress in his recovery so far. While Duffy appears to have avoided a serious injury, he's been brought along slowly to prevent a more long-term issue. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to resume throwing.
MAY 27, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Nicky Lopez - Not in lineup ThursdayLopez isn't starting Thursday's game against the Rays.
ImpactLopez will retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games after he went 0-for-3 with a strikeout Wednesday. Whit Merrifield will start at second base while Jorge Soler takes over in right field. Lopez is still the likely favorite for playing time at second base, but he could see a slight downtick in playing time now that Adalberto Mondesi has returned to action at shortstop.
MAY 27, 2021•ROTOWIRE
