Royals Report: Back To Losing After Friday The 13th Ends

2) Expect Brian Duensing To Exercise His Opt Out

Veteran lefty reliever Brian Duensing signed with the Kansas City Royals last winter in a minor-league deal that included a May 15 opt out.

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The 33-year-old Duensing, who was Alex Gordon‘s roommate at Nebraska, was clearly a veteran hoping to make himself look good by pitching in front of the KC Royals spectacular defense and big park.

However, the Kansas City Royals have called up lefties Brian Flynn, Scott Alexander, and righty Peter Moylan when the club was hit by heavy bullpen use and injuries to starters Chris Young and Kris Medlen.

Get that, the KC Royals called up three-relievers and two left handers while leaving Duensing sitting in Omaha. That would tell me that I’m way down the organization’s list and I’m unlikely to see big league action if I stay with that team.

Look for Duensing to opt out on Sunday, and look for a big league job.

I suppose the counter-argument is that Duensing might be the next call if the Kansas City Royals suffer yet another injury. But, I’m not buying it. If the team calls up three guys from AAA and I’m a seven-year veteran looking to extend my career, I’m heading for greener pastures rather than waiting to be the general manager’s fourth choice.

KC Royals fans will find out what Deunsing chooses tomorrow.

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