Daniel Lynch IV is on the bump for the Royals tonight, and if you’ve been watching this season, you already know the problem. The guy nicknamed “Danny Drips” is back in the starting rotation for September 4, and frankly, it’s a head-scratcher. After seeing him pitch for a month or so, it’s clear: whatever happiness it brings him, it’s not making anyone who actually cares about the Royals happy at all.
Danny Drips Back on the Mound and the Royals’ Front Office Has Questions to Answer
Look, I was initially cool with the Royals giving him a shot. I wasn’t buying into it totally, but I figured it wouldn’t hurt anything. And hey, making a guy happy? I’m all for that. But we’re past “a shot” now. We’ve seen it for a month or so, and the cold, hard truth is Danny Drips just isn’t a big-league starting pitcher. Honestly, I’m still not entirely convinced he’s even a big-league reliever. So why is he out there, starting tonight, for the Royals on September 4, when a guy they were hyping as a potential rotation answer for next season is still pitching down in Omaha? It’s a move that just screams desperation.
I try not to pin everything that’s gone wrong for the Royals this year on Matt Quatraro and J.J. Picollo. Seriously, it’s a long season, stuff happens. But when they keep making calls like this, putting a clearly struggling guy out there, it makes it super easy to point the finger. It directly impacts the team’s ability to compete, and it’s frustrating for anyone watching.
Jameson Taillon’s Struggles Set the Stage for Tonight’s Pitching Matchup
The good news, if you can call it that, is the Blue Jays are countering with Jameson Taillon. Taillon’s been a solid pitcher for years, a truly good arm in this league. But this season? Man, it’s been rough. His walk rate and home run rates have absolutely skyrocketed, reaching levels that just aren’t sustainable. It got so bad that the Cubs, who desperately needed pitching for their own playoff chase, straight up cut bait on him. You don’t dump a guy you need unless things are seriously off the rails.
The Blue Jays took a flyer on him, and he’s made two starts for them so far, totaling eight innings. He’s given up 3 runs, but he’s also walked 5 batters while only striking out 7. Those numbers tell a story of a pitcher still struggling to find his command. It just doesn’t feel like he’s turned a corner yet, making this matchup tonight a real question mark for both teams.
Jac Needs More Dingers, Or Carter Jensen Is Coming for His Spot
On the Royals’ side, the lineup is pretty much business as usual, but there’s one thing to keep an eye on. If Jac doesn’t start hitting those dingers again soon, he could be looking over his shoulder. Carter Jensen, after that barrage in the Marlins series, only has one fewer dinger than Jac. That’s a battle to watch for sure, especially if the bats are quiet.
So, with Lynch and Taillon both struggling big time, what does that mean for tonight’s game? Get ready for anything, folks. If you’re a fan of high drama, or maybe just some chaotic baseball, tune in. Honestly, with these two on the mound, I’m saying watch out for dueling no-hitters tonight. You never know, right? Could be a wild one where the bats could explode, or perhaps we see some unexpected flashes. It’s going to be a fascinating watch to see which struggling arm finds a way to grind through.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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