One week into the 2017 season, the Royals spent Tuesday looking for ways to upgrade a struggling bullpen. Relief could arrive Wednesday in the form of an eight-man unit.
The club is expected to add at least one extra relief arm to the bullpen as it resumes a three-game series against the Oakland A’s on Wednesday night. The team created one roster spot by optioning outfielder Terrance Gore to Class AA Northwest Arkansas on Monday. It could open another by sending left-hander Matt Strahm back to the minors, where he could work on his mechanical issues in a less-pressurized environment.