Daniel Lynch

The Royals have activated Daniel Lynch (elbow) from the 15-day IL.

Fantasy Impact

Lynch has been out of action due to nerve irritation in his elbow. Steven Cruz (shoulder) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move.

Daniel Lynch is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Lynch, who has been sidelined since July 6 with left elbow nerve irritation, is anticipated to begin a rehab assignment on Saturday. This puts him on track for reinstatement from the injured list sometime in August.

Kansas City Royals left-hander Daniel Lynch's elbow injury is not ligament-related but rather nerve irritation.

Fantasy Impact

Lynch has been shut down from throwing for a few days before the club maps out a pitching plan for the southpaw. Lynch owns a sturdy 2.59 ERA in 39 appearances this season but his 5.20 xFIP suggests regression is on the horizon.

The Royals placed Daniel Lynch on the 15-day injured list with left elbow nerve irritation.

Fantasy Impact

Lynch will be sidelined through the All-Star break. Jonathan Bowlan was recalled as the corresponding move.

Daniel Lynch allowed one run on three hits and four walks across 2.2 innings Tuesday, taking the loss against Cincinnati.

Fantasy Impact

Lynch struggled with command, issuing four walks before getting the hook in the third inning. Despite a solid 1.75 ERA on the season, the elevated walk rate (13 in 25.2 innings) signals volatility moving forward. He’s a wait-and-see stash in deeper leagues until his control stabilizes.