No one was particularly surprised when starting pitcher Noah Cameron didn't make the Kansas City Royals' 2025 Opening Day roster. His first foray into the world of big league spring training had gone fairly well — he struck out seven and walked only, and surrendered four runs in 10 innings — but with only nine Triple-A starts to his credit, the club's seventh-round 2021 draft pick was destined to start the season back in Omaha.
But his stay with the Storm Chasers didn't last long. The promising lefty was cruising with a 3.22 ERA and 3-0 record in five starts for them when the Royals, needing a spot start from someone with Cole Ragans ailing, called him up to take Ragans' turn against Tampa Bay.