With Michael Lorenzen's return from the injured list imminent, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reported that Matt Quatraro's plan is to move Bailey Falter into the bullpen.
Michael Lorenzen will come off the IL and slot back into the rotation on Saturday. Ryan Bergert scheduled to start Sunday.
Bailey Falter is going to the bullpen, manager Matt Quatraro said today.— Anne Rogers (@anne__rogers) August 13, 2025While this may not have been the initial plan when the Royals acquired him from the Pittsburgh Pirates on trade deadline day, there's multiple factors that have played into the decision.