SURPRISE, Ariz.
For the last month, Danny Duffy has existed as a left-handed pitcher with no defined role. He sat as a fringe rotation candidate amongst a deep pool of options. He projected as a potential weapon in the bullpen. He said he would welcome either assignment.
For now, Royals manager Ned Yost says, the assignment will come in relief. As the team prepares to break camp Saturday, Yost views Duffy as a left-handed bullpen arm to mix and match in the sixth and seventh innings of games.
“We want him focused on coming on and blowing guys away for a couple innings,” Yost said.