The Royals have placed pitcher Ian Kennedy on the 10-day disabled list with a left oblique strain. No corresponding move has been announced. Kennedy complained of muscle tightness after his last start Friday in Seattle, but was expecting to make his next start.
The right-hander has struggled much of the year with a 5.11 ERA and 4.80 FIP in 17 starts. He tossed eight shutout innings against the Reds back on June 12, but in three starts since has given up 10 runs in 18 innings.
Kennedy battled hamstring tightness on his right side much of last year, but still managed to make 30 starts.