Yost declined to speak ill of Frasor. Instead he described him as a redundant piece in the bullpen, which is already stocked with several talented, one-inning, right-handed relievers. Finnegan is one of two lefties, and can pitch longer outings.
"It’s important that we have multiple-inning guys," Yost said. "And Frasor was a really, really good one-inning guy....
Jason Frasor is the best, you guys.
Ned also explained his strategy in coming up with the reserve roster for the American League All-Stars, which will include Royals relievers Wade Davis and Kelvin Herrera.