Lucas Erceg Battling Illness, Day-to-Day for Kansas City Royals

Lucas Erceg is dealing with an illness and is listed as day-to-day for the Kansas City Royals. Erceg has been effective this season with an ERA of 1.96 over 23 innings pitched. He also has a WHIP of 0.74 and 18 strikeouts.

Erceg has not played in the Royals' last few games, including recent games against the Minnesota Twins and San Francisco Giants. The Royals' next game is on May 30 against the Detroit Tigers. Erceg's absence may impact the bullpen depth as he holds a key setup role for the team.