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Carrasco

Carrasco had a 2.25 ERA in 13 relief appearances since being sent down in late April.

He will take the roster spot of Jimmy Gobble who was demoted to Class AAA yesterday. Carrasco will join a very mediocre Royals’ bullpen and will have little fantasy value.

Carrasco had been out nursing a sore arm.

He gave up just one hit and left with the Royals up 5-2. Unfortunately, the bases were loaded at the time and Leo Nunez immediately gave up a three-run double to Edgar Renteria. Carrasco has turned in only one quality start in six outings since the beginning of July.

Carrasco hasn’t had a quality start since July 10. The Royals don’t have anyone they want to put into their rotation right now, so Carrasco is probably safe. Still, he belongs in the pen.

Carrasco hasn’t appeared in a game since March 10 due to a sore right ankle. He must pass fielding tests before being cleared to return to game action, which he hopes will happen this week. The 34-year-old right-hander is competing with 41-year-old Miguel Batista for the final bullpen spot.

Carrasco has been limited to just 2 1/3 innings this spring due to the injury. The 34-year-old right-hander is still owed $1.2 million this season after posting a 6.02 ERA over 49 1/3 innings last year.

Carrasco was placed on the disabled list in mid-March, but isn’t yet ready to make his rehab assignment. His return could put Miguel Batista’s roster spot in jeopardy.

Carrasco began the season on the disabled list with a right ankle sprain. Assuming all goes well, he should join the Mets’ bullpen in early May. The 34-year-old right-hander is still owed $1.2 million this season after posting a 6.02 ERA over 49 1/3 innings last year.

Carrasco registered one strikeout and needed just eight pitches to get through the inning. He’s on track to join the Mets’ bullpen in the early part of May.