It’s been a long road for Royals pitcher Brad Yarbrough, but he’s finally ready to make his first start since suffering a facial injury from a line drive. On Tuesday, Yarbrough will take the mound for the Royals against the White Sox in Chicago.
The injury occurred back in May when Yarbrough was hit in the face by a line drive off the bat of Twins first baseman Joe Mauer. Yarbrough was immediately taken to the hospital and underwent surgery to repair a fractured bone in his face.
The recovery process has been long and arduous for Yarbrough, who had to wear a protective mask while rehabbing from the injury. The mask was necessary to protect his face from any further damage.
Yarbrough has been working hard to get back to full strength and is now ready to make his return to the mound. He is expected to pitch two or three innings in his first start back.
The Royals are thrilled to have Yarbrough back in the rotation and are hoping he can help them make a run at the playoffs. Yarbrough has been one of the team’s most reliable pitchers this season, posting a 3.38 ERA in 10 starts before the injury.
Yarbrough’s return is a welcome sight for the Royals, who have been struggling as of late. With Yarbrough back in the rotation, they will have a much better chance of making a push for the playoffs.
It’s been a long road for Yarbrough, but he’s finally ready to make his return to the mound. The Royals are hoping he can help them make a run at the playoffs and that he can continue to be one of their most reliable pitchers.
