Hunter Harvey

Royals manager Matt Quatraro said RHP Hunter Harvey is out for the season.

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Harvey was unable to work his way far enough to be able to return. He won't return this season.

Hunter Harvey received a cortisone injection on Tuesday after suffering a setback in his rehab process.

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Harvey will be shut down for at least a few more days. He has been sidelined since the start of August due to tightness in his back.

Hunter Harvey (back) suffered a setback in his recovery Tuesday.

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He is going to be shut down for 2-to-3 days before being re-evaluated. The Royals should provide a timeframe for his return soon.

The Royals have placed Hunter Harvey on the 15-day IL with mid-back tightness.

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The back tightness has caused Harvey to not pitch since last Sunday, per manager Matt Quatraro. Both Lucas Erceg and James McArthur should be in line for save opportunities until Harvey returns.

Hunter Harvey worked around a hit to throw a scoreless ninth inning on Sunday against the Tigers.

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Harvey earned his first save after MJ Melendez hit a go-ahead three-run home run in the top half of the inning. It is unclear if he has the closer role locked up in the Royals bullpen.