KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Travis Wood has not been on the mound since July 2, but the Kansas City Royals left-hander will return to action with a Tuesday start against the Detroit Tigers.
The outing will be Wood’s second start of the season. After opening the year with 25 relief appearances, the 30-year-old made his first start July 2.
Wood worked four innings, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three in a no-decision against the Minnesota Twins. He threw 81 pitches, his highest total the past two years.
It was his first start since Sept.