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Way (back) allowed two runs on four hits and no walks while striking out two across two-thirds of an inning with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Tuesday.
Way returned to game action as he rehabs from low-back spasms and tightness, though his first rehab outing wasn't particularly sharp. He threw 16 of 24 pitches for strikes and uncorked a wild pitch. In 19 big-league appearances this season, Way has posted a 3.86 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 21:10 K:BB across 23.1 innings.
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Royals' Beck Way: Nearing rehab assignment
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Way (back) is expected to start a rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas next week, per MLB.com.
After landing on the injured list July 28 due to low-back spasms and tightness, Way has worked through a throwing progression with no issues and is closing in on a rehab assignment. The 27-year-old has made 19 appearances with the Royals this season, posting a 3.86 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 21:10 K:BB across 23.1 innings.
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Royals' Beck Way: Slated to start throwing Wednesday
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Way (back) is scheduled to start throwing Wednesday, per MLB.com.
Way was placed on the injured list July 28 due to low-back spasms and tightness but seemingly doesn't need more than about a week of rest before resuming throwing. Assuming no setbacks arise during Wednesday's session, the right-hander appears to be on track to avoid an extended IL stint. In 23.1 innings with the big-league club, Way has posted a 3.86 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 21:10 K:BB.
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Royals' Beck Way: Sidelined by back spasms
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The Royals placed Way on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with back spasms.
Way last pitched Friday as an opener versus the Tigers, and it seems he came out of that appearance with a back issue. His spot on the roster and in the bullpen will be taken by Easton McGee.
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Royals' Beck Way: Set to operate as opener
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Way will serve as the Royals' opening pitcher Friday against the Tigers, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.
Way will make his first major-league start after posting a 3.22 ERA and 1.52 WHIP with 21 strikeouts over 22.1 innings in 18 appearances with the Royals so far this season. The right-hander will likely be limited to no more than two innings on the mound, and southpaw Noah Cameron is expected to pitch in the contest in some capacity after Way's departure.
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Royals' Beck Way: Contract selected
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The Royals selected Way's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
Way earned the call-up by collecting a 4.50 ERA and 42:10 K:BB over 30 innings with Omaha. The 26-year-old right-hander will be making his major-league debut if/when he enters a game.
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Royals' Beck Way: Shipped to Royals
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Way, T.J. Sikkema and Chandler Champlain were acquired by the Royals from the Yankees on Wednesday in exchange for Andrew Benintendi, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
Way was drafted out of high school 129th overall by the Yankees during the 2020 First-Year Player Draft, and he'll now continue his minor-league career with the Royals. Way has 15 appearances at the High-A level this year and has a 3.73 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 80:26 K:BB across 72.1 innings.
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