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Royals shake up bullpen pitching staff with burst of roster moves

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Some relief is coming for the relievers.

The Royals have attempted to bolster their struggling pitching staff, purchasing the contract of left-hander Richard Lovelady and recalling right-hander Heath Fillmyer.

In corresponding moves, the Royals optioned relievers Kevin McCarthy and Tim Hill to Triple-A Omaha.

The Royals’ bullpen has compiled an 8.89 earned-run average in nine games, worst in the American League after compiling the worst mark in the league in 2018, as well.