KANSAS CITY -- When the Orioles made an early spring move to sign right-hander Yovani Gallardo for their rotation, the hope was that the 10-year veteran would help stabilize the starters and replace lefty Wei-Yin Chin's production.
And while Gallardo showed positive signs in his previous outing in Texas in pitching into the seventh inning, he didn't feel quite right warming up prior to Friday night's 4-2 loss to the Royals. Gallardo lasted just two innings before exiting with shoulder discomfort and will fly to Baltimore to undergo tests on Saturday. It's concerning news for a struggling rotation.