KANSAS CITY — The Yankees will have a fresh bullpen arm for Thursday night when they go for a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals. Lefty reliever Brent Headrick, who was roughed up in two recent outings, was optioned to Triple-A after pitching 1.1 scoreless innings in Wednesday night’s 6-3 win at Kauffman Stadium.

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The Royals have put left-hander Cole Ragans back on the injured list after one dismal start against the Cardinals, this time with a left rotator cuff strain.

The Royals have placed All-Star pitcher Cole Ragans back on the injured list with a left rotator cuff strain, and activated reliever Lucas Erceg ahead of Wednesday night's matchup with the Yankees.

While the KC Royals will be excited to have Lucas Erceg back in the bullpen, it comes at the expense of ace Cole Ragans hitting the IL once again.