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It’s been just a week since the Internet exploded with speculation that the KC Royals were about to call up hot Triple-A pitcher Jackson Kowar to start against Minnesota last Saturday. There turned out to be nothing to the rumblings and rumors, and Kowar instead started last Friday for Omaha and, true to 2021 form, pitched five scoreless innings against Indianapolis to earn his fifth victory of the season.
But now, a week later, there are no rumors circulating about the Royals promoting Kowar.
This time, it’s a fact.