Overview
- Lucas Erceg was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to May 27 with a low back strain reportedly tweaked during a weight-room session after fighting an illness.
- Seth Lugo returned from the injured list to start Friday’s game against the Detroit Tigers, marking his first appearance since suffering a strained middle finger.
- John Schreiber, Daniel Lynch IV, Angel Zerpa, Jonathan Bowlan and Steven Cruz have been tapped for increased high-leverage opportunities in Erceg’s stead.
- Erceg entered the season with a 1.96 ERA over 24 appearances and ranked fourth in fWAR among qualified relievers since last August, making his absence a notable setback for Kansas City’s bullpen.
- Rotation depth remains challenged with Alec Marsh sidelined by a right shoulder impingement and Kyle Wright rehabbing from right shoulder surgery in Double-A.