Lugo's return to the Royals’ rotation revealed some rust, yielding four runs over 3.1 innings in a loss to Detroit. He was activated from the IL after a sprained finger, triggering Erceg's IL status for a lower back strain. Later, Erceg shared insights on his injury, emphasizing the need for careful recovery from back issues. Though he aims for a quick return, his absence leaves the Royals short-handed. Despite recent metrics raising concerns, Erceg has been solid this season, contributing significantly to the bullpen's performance.
"It's nothing too crazy, but the plan is to give it time to heal. Obviously, don't want to mess with back issues because they linger more than others," Erceg stated.
"We're just going to take it day by day and get stronger, get better." Erceg believes he'll only miss the minimum 15 days, expressing confidence in a swift recovery.
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