The Chicago White Sox have set their starters for the upcoming season-opening series against the Detroit Tigers. In baseball news, the Kansas City Royals have finalized their rotation, with Alec Marsh named as the fifth starter, while Jordan Lyles will start the season in the bullpen. This decision allows Lyles to transition to a relief role, potentially benefiting the team. The Royals' move mirrors the Chicago Cubs, who have also opted for younger pitchers in their rotation over veteran arms.
#Cubs, #Royals each bump veteran arms to the bullpen while tabbing younger pitchers as their respective #5 starters https://t.co/YpFifCKj1z https://t.co/EZOhTqrv58 https://t.co/cWYqldSvN9
Cubs To Begin Season With Wicks, Assad In Rotation; Smyly In Bullpen https://t.co/FKZcEu4LOI https://t.co/bag1aUKVwW
Royals name Alec Marsh fifth starter https://t.co/XStY7A3Rn2
Royals Name Alec Marsh Fifth Starter; Jordan Lyles To Open Season In Bullpen https://t.co/j47sdJtG51 https://t.co/Spbkny4DDo
Well now. This helps the Royals in two ways: it gets Lyles out of the rotation, yes, but I honestly believe that in short stints, Lyles could be an asset in the bullpen. I will be very curious to see what his FB velocity readings are in his first appearance. https://t.co/zndFye7P4o
Alec Marsh is in the #Royals rotation, manager Matt Quatraro makes official. Jordan Lyles will begin the season in the bullpen.
It figures that if Lynch didn't win the 5th starter role, the Royals would rather have him be ready to go as a starter in Omaha than go to the bullpen. But the Royals have said that Jordan Lyles *could* go to the bullpen, which means Alec Marsh still has a shot at the rotation. https://t.co/YWuW0Crki7
Sox set their starters for next week’s season-opening series against the Tigers. https://t.co/cDR9U9y86I