Chris

Dwyer

Dwyer posted an ugly 6.97 ERA in 50 1/3 innings this past season at the Triple-A level, but the Royals wanted to protect the 24-year-old lefty from the Rule 5 Draft.

Dwyer gave up three runs (two earned) over 1 2/3 innings in his lone appearance this spring. The 24-year-old southpaw had a 5.89 ERA between Double- and Triple-A last season while dealing with a thyroid condition. The Royals added him to the 40-man roster in November, so they clearly aren’t ready to give up on him yet.

Dwyer, 25, posted a 3.55 ERA and 112/72 K/BB ratio over 159 2/3 innings this season in Triple-A. He figures to pitch in middle relief during his first stint in the big leagues.

Dwyer had a cup of coffee with the Royals last September after he posted a 3.55 ERA and 112/72 K/BB ratio in 159 2/3 innings in Triple-A. Entering his age-26 season, he doesn’t throw as hard as he once did, so he now profiles more as a spot starter or a reliever.

Dwyer, a former highly-regarded prospect, posted a 4.01 ERA and 63/55 K/BB ratio over 92 innings with the Royals’ Triple-A affiliate last season. He turns 28 in April and will serve as organizational depth.

Dwyer successfully passed through waivers after the Royals designated him for assignment earlier this month. He has accepted the assignment. The 26-year-old posted an ugly 5.59 ERA and 1.56 WHIP in 66 innings this season at Triple-A.

Dwyer posted an ugly 5.59 ERA and 1.56 WHIP in 66 innings this season at Triple-A. He turns 27 next April.

Dwyer has moved up fairly quickly through the Royals organization, landing in Double-A last year in only his second season of professional ball. The 22-year-old has amassed 128 strikeouts in 110.2 innings to go with a respectable 3.09 ERA. He is expected to start this season in Double-A or Triple-A.