MIAMI
Matt Strahm, a rookie left-hander who spent much of this season starting at Class AA Northwest Arkansas, has allowed just one run in his first nine appearances. He has struck out 17 in 9 1/3 innings. He has walked just three. He has, in most tangible ways, been a revelation since being called up in late July.
But as Strahm continues to overpower opponents out of the bullpen, Royals general manager Dayton Moore remains clear on this: The organization views Strahm as a possible option for the starting rotation going forward. In specific, Strahm will have an opportunity to compete for a spot in the starting rotation during spring training in 2017.