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Kansas City Results
The Royals have another incredible month, only losing one series to make it two lost series through two months of the year!
Kansas City Statistics
The #1 pitcher this past month in the American League was Ben Lane of the Kansas City Royals. He worked the hitters over real good, finishing May with a superb 6-0 record and a 1.63 ERA.
The Royals star made 6 starts and surrendered 26 hits in 38.2 innings. He struck out 43 and walked 8.
This year, Lane has posted a record of 8 wins and 3 losses with a 4.63 ERA. He has appeared in 12 games and struck out 72 in 68 innings.
Transactions & Injuries
The Royals risky move of having Curt Bogans in the starting rotation backfired as elbow bone chips will rule him out for the rest of the season. Mike Gaytan came up for one ineffective start before Chad Johnston returned from injury, straight into the starting rotation while Steve Mitchell went on an injury rehab stint to end the month.
The Royals also made one trade as versatile infielder Nelson Maldonado returned from injury but with the Royals commitment to Edgar Mir and a lack of options, he was traded to the Orioles for what looks like a couple of Minor League arms. A disappointing necessity for a franchise that shows loyalty to its stars.
Saturday, May 5th , 2046
SP Curt Bogans was injured while pitching. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Tuesday, May 8th , 2046
SP Curt Bogans diagnosed with bone chips in his elbow, will miss 8 months.
Purchased the contract of SP Mike Gaytan from Triple A Omaha.
Traded 23-year old minor league 2B Nelson Maldonado to the Baltimore Orioles, getting 23-year old minor league RHP Juan Guadiana and 25-year old minor league RHP Robby Bauer in return.
Tuesday, May 15th , 2046
Optioned SP Mike Gaytan to Triple A Omaha.
Activated SP Chad Johnston from the injured list.
Thursday, May 31st , 2046
Sent RP Steve Mitchell to Triple A Omaha for injury rehab.
Minor League News
Northwest Arkansas Naturals fans believe they've got a talented young star in Brad Thomas.
He did nothing to dissuade that notion in May, as he hit .358 with 3 home runs, 18 RBIs and 17 runs scored.
The end result was the second baseman being named the Texas League Batter of the Month.
This year, Thomas is hitting .336, produced 28 RBIs and 7 home runs, scored 30 times and gotten on base at a .492 rate.
In May Northwest Arkansas starter, Juan Oviedo really put the strong arm on the other Texas League teams and hauled in the Pitcher of the Month trophy. He did it with an impressive 3 wins and no losses.
In 4 starts and 29.2 innings of work, Oviedo limited opposing batters to 14 base hits and a .139 batting average. He fanned 30, issued 5 walks and had a 1.21 ERA.
Jeff Mole of Kansas City (ACL) had an award-winning May as he took home the Arizona Complex League Pitcher of the Month award.
"He told me once people used to make fun of the way he pitches," Mole's pitching coach told reporters. "There wasn't anybody laughing in May except for Jeff."
Mole was all business when he took the mound though, collecting a 4-0 record in 5 starts. He struck out 43 batters in 29 innings and kept opponents to a .190 batting average.