Mike Minor is officially back!
Minor’s Royals tenure the first time around was the story of perseverance. Sidelined prior to making an appearance in the 2015 season after shoulder surgery, the Braves non-tendered him for 2016, making him a free agent. The Royals signed him to a two-year deal with the hopes he could pitch that year, but banking on the entirety of 2017. Even then, nothing was guaranteed. He ultimately made 10 starts for the organization between Double and Triple-A in 2016 before making his way back to the majors for that ‘17 season.
Once he made his return, Minor was a bright spot in an average bullpen for the Royals that season.