The Royals sent 26-year old right-handed Jorge Lopez to the bullpen a few weeks ago, arguing that with so many off-days in the schedule, they could afford to skip his turn in the rotation. He returned to the rotation May 25 against the Yankees, and was lit up, giving up five runs in just one inning of work.
Glenn Sparkman, who pitched in long relief in Lopez’s last start, was announced as the starter for tonight’s game against the White Sox. So it looks like Lopez will move back to the bullpen for good, with Ned Yost saying today the move could be long-term.