Royals closer Greg Holland has suffered a right pectoral strain and was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, the team announced.
Wade Davis will become the closer in Holland’s absence. The Royals recalled right-hander Yohan Pino from Class AAA Omaha to take his roster spot.
Pino, 31, threw seven scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out six last Sunday in a 4-0 win at New Orleans, his only outing with the Storm Chasers this season.