Royals manager Ned Yost addresses reporters at Kauffman Stadium following a 7-6 loss to the Minnesota Twins on April 3, 2019. The loss marked the second one-run loss in less than 24 hours in which the bullpen failed to close out the game. By
The Royals’ bullpen has caused some consternation in the opening week of the season. The relief pitchers have posted a collective ERA of 7.27. Meanwhile, their feel-good story of the spring — Kyle Zimmer — has made just one appearance after a stellar spring training.
Before Wednesday’s loss at home to the Minnesota Twins, Royals manager Ned Yost said he’d continue to pick spots with Zimmer.