25-year-old Alec Marsh named Kansas City Royals' 5th starting pitcher, Lyles moves to bullpen.

The Kansas City Royals have named Alec Marsh as their fifth starting pitcher for the season, with Jordan Lyles moving to the bullpen. Marsh, a 25-year-old right-hander, beat a group of competitors including Lyles, Angel Zerpa, Daniel Lynch IV and Anthony Veneziano for the spot. Lyles and Zerpa will both begin the season in relief roles, while Lynch and Veneziano have been optioned to Triple-A Omaha.

March 21, 2024
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