Bullpen faces more injuries with Nick Mears latest to IL
The Kansas City Royals' bullpen is facing significant injury challenges as Nick Mears has been placed on the Injured List due to a right shoulder impingement. This adds to the existing injuries of relievers Carlos Estévez and Matt Strahm, along with starters Cole Ragans and Kris Bubic. Eric Cerantola has been recalled from Triple-A Omaha to fill Mears' spot on the roster.
- ▪Nick Mears has been placed on the Injured List with a right shoulder impingement.
- ▪The Royals have multiple injuries in their bullpen and starting rotation.
- ▪Eric Cerantola has been recalled to replace Mears on the roster.
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