Lacy headlines promising group of pitching prospects in KC camp – MLB.com

12:20 AM UTCSURPRISE, Ariz. — The Royals had several of their top pitching prospects get shut down with injuries in 2021, with the organization taking caution after a season without Minor League games in ’20. But many are back and in camp now, poised for breakout seasons if their health allows.Jonathan Bowlan, the Royals’ No. 10 prospect, was the only injured pitcher on this list who required surgery when he needed Tommy John surgery in June. The Royals added him to their 40-man roster before the lockout and expect him to be back on a mound by midseason.Let’s look at some of the top pitching prospects at Royals camp who are eyeing healthy seasons:LHP Asa Lacy, No. 3 Royals prospectEarlier this week, Lacy said this is “the best he’s ever felt.” That’s a sigh of relief for him and the Royals after their top pitching prospect missed half of last season with left shoulder discomfort. In his professional debut season, Lacy struggled with control and walked 41 batters for a 7.10 BB/9 — but struck out 79 batters in 52 innings. The organization was cautious when he felt nagging shoulder soreness after the inconsistent and low-mileage 2020 season, but Lacy…
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