Just when Royals fans were getting used to having one of their key relivers in Hunter Harvey back in the fold and pitching key innings, the veteran right-hander has landed himself back on the injured list.
The team announced ahead of Monday's series opener against the Washington Nationals that Harvey would placed on the 15-day IL with a right adductor strain. Well-regarded pitching prospect Luinder Avila will be promoted from Omaha in a corresponding move.
This marks the second time this season that Harvey has been on the IL, as he spent over three months there after suffering a right teres major strain mid-way through April before eventually returning to action on July 25.