Anthony Kay has been pulled in the middle of the fifth inning of both starts, but heтАЩs given up only two runs in each of them. Left-handed hitters have yet to register a single hit, and the Royals right-handers have bene struggling big-time so far. Meanwhile, Royals RHP Seth Lugo has given up only two runs though 11.1 IP vs. solid Braves and Brewers lineups, both of which came in the same inning. The bullpens for both sides stink, so weтАЩll just play the starters.
The White Sox pretended to be decent there for a minute but off being swept three at home vs. Baltimore and also 1-5 away. Anthony Kay starts Thursday on the mound and, well, he's a 31-year-old journeyman for a reason with a career 5.44 ERA. But I'm told he keeps a really nice yard. The always-dependable Seth Lugo has been great for the Royals at 1-0 with a 1.59 ERA in two outings. He held a 2.31 ERA last year in 11.2 innings vs. Chicago. This would be a spot where I'd play -1 if offered, but it may close around -200 so not too bad of value straight up.
Estevez will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder next week, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Montgomery isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros.
The Royals recalled McGee from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
The Royals recalled Hoffman from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
The Royals selected Waters's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
The White Sox recalled McDougal from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.
The White Sox designated Gilbert for assignment Tuesday.
The White Sox selected Pham's contract from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.
Montgomery went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, two walks and two runs scored Monday against the Astros.
Kay (9-7) took the loss Monday, allowing six runs on six hits and two walks over 4.2 innings against the Astros. He struck out five.
