The Kansas City Royals have opted to go with Brian Flynn as the team's starter Tuesday against the Cleveland Indians. He will take Chris Young's spot in the rotation.
Flynn, 26, has posted a 2.73 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with almost a strikeout per inning in 13 appearances (zero starts) thus far this season.
The former Boston Red Sox prospect does have Minor League starting experience, putting up an 8-10 record with a 4.07 ERA in 25 starts for the Miami Marlins Triple-A affiliate back in 2014.
This move comes after Kansas City opted to send Young to the bullpen after he yielded six earned runs in 2.1 innings in his last start. Young boasts an absurdly high 6.79 ERA thus far this season.
It seems to be more of a short-term fix for the Royals. After all, Flynn has pitched only 26 innings in his 13 appearances this season. If Kansas City were to remain in contention between now and the August 1st trade deadline, the defending champs will likely look to add a veteran arm to the rotation.