Ryan Madson has been dealing with severe soreness in his pitching arm and has not pitched since August 22. Manager Ned Yost said, “he’s getting close (to full strength), we’re hoping to have him by this weekend. His shoulder is much much better, his elbow felt good yesterday, so he’s gonna go out to play catch today, and throw a side tomorrow, and we’ll determine where he is at”.
Jonny Gomes will make his debut for the Royals tonight in right field. Yost plans on using him in both right and left field as the Royals try to ease Alex Gordon back into the lineup.