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Why did the KC Royals make this odd bullpen move?

(Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports)

Sometimes, the KC Royals work in mysterious ways. Seemingly strange, and occasionally inexplicable, personnel moves and strategies dot General Manager Dayton Moore’s 15-year Kansas City tenure.

Add to the list of mysteries the recent change the Royals made to their bullpen, one resembling a simple replacement of an injured reliever. But it’s more than that, this move that came six days ago when Kansas City put Ronald Bolanos on the 60-day Injured List and called up veteran reliever Anthony Swarzak from Triple-A Omaha to take his place.

It’s odd.