The Royals begin the second half on Friday against Detroit, and so far it has already been an up-and-down season for the boys in blue. Here are some of the storylines we’ll be looking forward to as they begin the second half.
Recovering from injuries
The Royals have been hit hard with injuries, perhaps not in quantity, but in quality. The team expects All-Star outfielder Lorenzo Cain to return after a short rehab stint this week and they seem optimistic Wade Davis will only spend the minimum amount of days on the disabled list, which means he could return next week as well.