4 years agoKansas City Royals outfielder Bubba Starling has been out of the mix due to a non-COVID-19 illness, but he was activated prior to Friday’s contest against Minnesota. Starling last appeared Aug. 4 and has compiled just four hits with one extra-base hit in his first nine games. Should he reclaim full-time duties in center field, Whit Merrifield would likely shift back to second base, thereby forcing Nicky Lopez from everyday duties. Oft-injured in his career, Starling has few metrics backing him to be worthy of a season-long roster spot at this stage.--Jesse Borek
Source: Jeffrey Flanagan