The Kansas City Royals have three games on deck against the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers this weekend at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals will need any edge they can find if they hope to take this series from the Tigers and keep their own playoff chances alive, and a probable series finale start from right-handed pitcher Michael Wacha was a positive for Sunday's outing.
But the plans have shifted, as Wacha has been placed on the paternity list, leaving his availability for the finale in doubt for very good reason.
Kansas City announced the move Friday afternoon and called up newly-acquired right-hander Stephen Kolek from Triple-A Omaha.