KC Royals: Five players to watch in third series vs Cleveland Indians

May 31, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) is congratulated by first baseman Eric Hosmer (35) after scoring against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

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KC Royals relief pitcher Kevin McCarthy (61) – Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /

KEVIN MCCARTHY

Recently called up to the majors, Kevin McCarthy hasn’t seen much playing time on the mound yet. He appeared in Wednesday night’s game, throwing a scoreless inning against the Tigers.

Not only was McCarthy’s one inning of work scoreless, but he allowed no hits and struck out one batter. He looked good in his season debut and the Royals will need him to replicate that performance time and time again this year.

It’s no secret that the KC Royals’ bullpen has been a big question mark this season, but there’s certainly potential there. Kelvin Herrera has started to look better, Joakim Soria had one bad outing, Matt Strahm is improving each game, and Mike Minor has been a wonderful surprise.

If McCarthy can pitch a clean inning every few days (or whenever called upon), then this bullpen will slowly, but surely get better. That’s the goal.

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