Danny Duffy Returns To Start Game 2 Against Yankees

Following a Game 1 win, the Kansas City Royals look to take the series against the New York Yankees as left-handed pitcher Danny Duffy makes his first start since May 12 in Detroit.

Following a Game 1 win, the Kansas City Royals (33-38) look to take the series against the New York Yankees (38-34) as left-handed pitcher Danny Duffy makes his first start since May 12 in Detroit.

We have made the following roster moves. #Royals pic.twitter.com/V043HKkxgq

— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) June 23, 2021

In order to make room for Duffy's start tonight, the Royals optioned right-handed pitcher Jackson Kowar to Triple-A Omaha.

Pitching Probables

New York: RHP Michael King (0-3, 4.08 ERA)
Kansas City: LHP Danny Duffy (4-3, 1.94 ERA)

Kansas City Royals Starting Lineup

1. Whit Merrifield (R) - 2B
2. Carlos Santana (S) - 1B
3. Salvador Perez (R) - C
4. Ryan O'Hearn (L) - DH
5. Jorge Soler (R) - RF
6. Kelvin Gutierrez (R) - 3B
7. Hunter Dozier (R) - LF
8. Michael A. Taylor (R) - CF
9. Nicky Lopez (L) - SS

New York Yankees Starting Lineup

1. DJ LeMahieu (R) - 3B
2. Aaron Judge (R) - CF
3. Gary Sanchez (R) - C
4. Giancarlo Stanton (R) - DH
5. Luke Voit (R) - 1B
6. Gleyber Torres (R) - SS
7. Miguel Andujar (R) - LF
8. Clint Fraizer (R) - RF
9. Rougned Odor (L) - 2B

Injury Report

10-Day Injured List

• SS Adalberto Mondesi (oblique): Mondesi was once again placed on the 10-day injured list with an oblique injury after he was pulled in the Royals' series finale against the Red Sox. It is on the opposite side of his first oblique injury.
• LF Andrew Benintendi (rib): Benintendi was placed on the 10-day injured list on June 14 with a rib injury. Royals manager Mike Matheny said he felt a tug on a throw in the Royals game against the Oakland Athletics on June 13.

60-Day Injured List

• RHP Ronald Bolaños (right flexor strain): The severity level of Bolaños's flexor strain is still unclear as he goes through more tests but the placement on the 60-day list is not a good sign. He’ll rest as the club determines a treatment plan.
• RHP Jesse Hahn (shoulder impingement): After Hahn faced one batter then left the game with a trainer in his first rehab start in Triple-A Omaha, Hahn returned to the team to get more tests done and was placed on the 60-day on Saturday. Hahn was eligible to return on June 11.

Follow Along

First Pitch: 6:05 p.m. CST
TV: Bally Sports Kansas City
Radio: 610 Sports Radio

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