One week into the 2017 season, the Royals spent Tuesday looking for ways to upgrade a struggling bullpen. Relief could arrive Wednesday in the form of an eight-man unit.
The club will likely add two relief arms to the bullpen as it resumes a three-game series against the Oakland A’s on Wednesday night. The team created one roster spot by optioning outfielder Terrance Gore to Class AA Northwest Arkansas on Monday. It created another on Tuesday by sending left-hander Matt Strahm back to Class AAA, where he will work on his command issues in a less-pressurized environment.
The club will likely wait until Wednesday to announce the corresponding roster additions.