Starved for consistent starting pitching, the Royals received a modicum of positive news on Saturday night. Kris Medlen allowed just one unearned run in 4 2/3 innings in a rehab start for Class AAA Omaha.
The performance came against Nashville, the Class AAA affiliate of the Oakland A’s. Medlen struck out five while issuing just one walk. His pitch count topped out at 69 pitches, his highest in three rehab starts. The Royals’ brass offered solid reviews, Royals manager Ned Yost said.
“Everybody that watched it was very impressed,” Yost said. “He had three pitches working.”
The performance comes at a volatile time for the Kansas City rotation.