Harvey to IL; is Erceg next up in KC pen?
Aug 11 2024
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Kansas City Royals
NEWS: Kansas City placed RHP Hunter Harvey on the 15-Day IL and recalled RHP Carlos Hernández from AAA-Omaha.
IMPACT: Medium
BHQ SPIN: Harvey, who has not pitched since August 4 due to mid-back tightness, was placed on the 15-Day IL retroactive to August 7. Harvey’s absence leaves a hole in the late-inning mix for a Kansas City bullpen that is currently in flux due to the struggles of James McArthur, who has spent the majority of the year as the team’s closer. With Harvey sidelined and McArthur struggling, Lucas Erceg now appears to be the most-trusted reliever in Kansas City’s bullpen. Based on recent usage, though, it seems that the team may prefer to use Erceg in a role as the highest-leverage...
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