MLB: Royals put Waechter on DL, recall Bannister
Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals have placed right-handed pitcher Doug Waechter on the 15-day disabled list and recalled right-hander Brian Bannister from Triple-A Omaha.
The team said Tuesday that Waechter's placement on the DL is retroactive to April 18. The Royals said he has a lateral strain in his right elbow. The 28-year-old has a 4.50 ERA in three relief outings.
Bannister is 0-1 with a 3.46 ERA in three starts for Omaha. The 28-year-old is scheduled to make his first start with Kansas City on Wednesday night at Cleveland.
