Injury Updates

Mike Sweeney: Sounds like Mike could be headed to the DL. He reportedly attempted to swing the bat (non-contact swings) before the game this morning and was in quite a bit of pain.

When Bell was asked about whether Sweeney was headed for the DL, here's what he said: "I don't think we can rule it out but today, as we speak, we're not going to do that. Tomorrow is kind of going to be key just because of the swings he took today."

Ambiorix Burgos left the game today with a sore right shoulder. He had it packed in ice after the game and it will be evaluated tomorrow. He left the game after pitching to only one hitter.

Update (June 20, 2005):

Jeremy Affeldt went on the 15-day DL. He re-aggravated his groin injury. Mike Sweeney went on the 15-day DL with a strained left wrist. Ambiorix Burgos went on the 15-day DL with a strained right rotator cuff.

Jimmy Gobble and Justin Huber were called up to take two of the available roster spots. The Royals will announce one more pitcher before the game in Chicago on Tuesday to fill the final spot.