KANSAS CITY -- After being struck in the ribs by a ground ball, Royals right-hander Yordano Ventura was removed from Saturday's game against the Rangers. The club announced Ventura is day to day with a rib contusion and X-rays were negative.
Ventura fielded the ball, which was hit with an exit velocity of 109 mph according to Statcast™, and completed the throw over to first to get the out. He fell to the ground after the play and appeared to be holding his mid-section.
Royals trainer Nick Kenney came out to check on Ventura, who was replaced in the next inning by right-hander Joakim Soria.