The Kansas City Royals got the second-half of the season underway on Friday. The focus around them will undoubtedly be on their approach at the upcoming trade deadline over the next few weeks, especially after dealing for Adam Frazier to upgrade the bench earlier this week.
However, amid all the hustle and bustle that the trade season brings, there's other headlines Royals fans need to be aware of.
KC Royals News: Details of Michael Lorenzen's oblique injury revealed
Earlier this week the Royals suffered the blow of losing another key arm, after veteran Michael Lorenzen was placed on the injured list Monday (retroactive July 11) with an oblique strain.