Anne Rogers writes about the tiers of relievers in the bullpen.
Erceg returns as the Royals’ closer a year after posting a 2.88 ERA following the Deadline deal. The club will be counting on a return to form by Harvey, whom it acquired in July from the Nationals. The righty managed just 5 2/3 innings with Kansas City. Harvey went on the injured list in August with back tightness and didn’t return the rest of the year.
Picollo said Harvey will begin throwing next week and is expected to be ready in the spring.