Gonsalves, a 24-year-old rookie, has struggled to find his footing in his brief big league career. The Royals racked up five runs over 2 1/3 innings against him last Friday, and he owns an 11.68 ERA in four starts.
Fillmyer gets the start as the Royals open a four-game set with the Twins at Kauffman Stadium. Fillmyer gave up six hits and six runs over 2 1/3 innings last Friday against the Twins in a 10-6 loss.