KANSAS CITY -- Royals right-hander Ian Kennedy left Thursday's game against the White Sox after 4 1/3 innings with an apparent injury.
After getting Jose Abreu on a flyout to center to open the fifth inning, Kennedy winced after delivering a pitch to Avisail Garcia. Trainer Nick Kenney, pitching coach Dave Eiland and manager Ned Yost visited the mound and the decision was made to take Kennedy out.
"It took six innings to get going," Royals manager Ned Yost said.