Michael Wacha is set to return for the start today.
Wacha’s injury happened on the game’s first batter, and he remained in the game for 5 1/3 innings. Earlier this week, Wacha made a rehab start, pitching four scoreless innings with the Royals rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate.
“It feels like it healed up pretty quick,” Wacha said. “And I was able to keep my arm in shape.”
David Lesky writes about the emergence of Freddy Fermin.
When the Royals were willing to trade Perez last summer if that’s what he wanted, they were much more open to the idea because of Fermin and it’s easy to see why.