The Royals are hopeful starting pitcher Trevor Cahill can fill out their rotation following a two-month search for an answer at the back end.
His first assignment: facing the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
Cahill, acquired Monday from San Diego in a six-player trade, will make his first start on Saturday in Boston, Royals manager Ned Yost confirmed Tuesday.
Cahill, who was expected to arrive in Detroit late Tuesday night, will slide into the spot previously held by left-hander Travis Wood, who was sent to San Diego as part of the deal. Cahill will be added to the roster before Wednesday’s series finale.