Twenty-six-year-old Way last appeared on the mound on Friday, starting and taking the loss in a narrow two-to-one defeat against the host Detroit Tigers. During that brief outing, he surrendered three hits and two earned runs while pitching one inning. Meanwhile, the newly recalled McGee brings multi-team Major League experience to the club after being acquired via trade earlier in the month.
Beck Way Sidelined Following Recent Detroit Outing
Rookie right-hander Beck Way was officially moved to the fifteen-day injured list on Tuesday after experiencing physical discomfort. The Royals confirmed that back spasms and tightness were the underlying causes for taking the twenty-six-year-old pitcher off the active roster.
Way’s last appearance occurred during Friday’s contest against the Detroit Tigers, where he made his first start of the campaign. He absorbed the loss in the two-to-one result after allowing three hits and two runs over a single inning of work.
Season Performance and Statistical Overview for Way
Prior to his injury list placement, Way compiled a one-and-one record alongside a three point eight six earned run average across nineteen total appearances this season. Over twenty-three and one-third innings pitched, he issued ten walks while recording twenty-one strikeouts for Kansas City.
The single start on Friday marked his only starting assignment among his nineteen appearances for the major league club. His transition to the injured list temporarily pauses his rookie campaign as he receives treatment for his back tightness.
Easton McGee Recalled Following Mid-July Trade
To replace Way on the active roster, the Royals recalled twenty-eight-year-old right-hander Easton McGee from Triple-A Omaha. Kansas City previously purchased McGee’s contract from the Milwaukee Brewers on July fourteen to bolster their organizational pitching depth.
Before joining the Royals organization, McGee made two major league appearances for the Brewers earlier this season. During those two scoreless innings of work, he allowed one hit and one walk while recording one strikeout for Milwaukee.
Combined Minor League and Career Breakdown for McGee
Across the minor league level this season, McGee has logged a combined five-and-three record with one save and a six point zero four earned run average. Playing for both Triple-A Nashville in the Brewers system and Triple-A Omaha for the Royals, he registered nineteen walks and fifty strikeouts over forty-seven and two-thirds innings.
Over his career major league tenure, McGee holds a zero-and-zero record with a three point zero eight earned run average, seven walks, and seventeen strikeouts. His twenty-six and one-third career innings span thirteen games across parts of four seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays in twenty-twenty-two, the Seattle Mariners in twenty-twenty-three, and the Brewers across twenty-twenty-five and twenty-twenty-six.
Pitching Staff Adjustments and Roster Flexibility
Recalling McGee provides the Royals bullpen with an experienced arm capable of filling multiple relief roles. His previous major league experience across three different franchises offers valuable flexibility for the team’s managerial staff.
As Way recovers from his back injury, McGee will look to capitalize on his latest opportunity in the big leagues. The Royals will monitor Way’s progress over the next two weeks before evaluating his potential return to action.
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