Davis has been placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a flexor strain in his pitching elbow.

EDGE Analysis

One of the elite closers in baseball, Davis labored in his last appearance, allowing two runs on three walks and two hits. The elbow issue likely played a role in these struggles, and the 30-year-old was sent for an MRI on Friday. He's already had a stint on the disabled list this year due to a forearm injury, making the issue even more concerning but the team has backdated his current stint to July 27, allowing him to return as soon as August 12. The Royals recalled left-handed reliever Matt Strahm from Double-A Northwest Arkansas to take his place on the 25-man roster.