There is Good Yordano and Bad Yordano, and the differences are both subtle and explosive. The most promising Royals season in decades could be determined by which they get and when.
Yordano Ventura is the most talented starting pitcher the Royals have had since Zack Greinke. When he is good, he is one of the game's best young pitchers and worthy of a bobblehead giveaway. When he is bad, he is worthy of a demotion to the minor leagues.
And the difference just isn't that big.
“The difference is his lack of ability to get outs with runners on base,” Royals general manager Dayton Moore says.