Burch Smith Being Demoted To Bullpen

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6 years ago

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Burch Smith is being moved to the bullpen in favor of Jorge Lopez, who will start against the Blue Jays on Wednesday. Lopez was acquired in the trade that sent third baseman Mike Moustakas to the Brewers. In his last three starts, Smith allowed 18 hits (five home runs) and 16 earned runs over 10 2/3 innings to raise his season ERA to 6.97. He's obviously not a fantasy option. Lopez, a right-hander, had a 2.75 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 6.9 K/9 in 19 2/3 relief outings for the Brewers, but he hasn't pitched very well in a starting role in the minors. Lopez will be one to avoid as a streamer on Wednesday.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: The Kansas City Star - Maria Torres

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