Lynch didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 8-6 loss to Cleveland, giving up three runs on four hits and four walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out three.

EDGE Analysis

Making his major-league debut, the 24-year-old lefty wasn't exactly sharp, but he battled over his 74 pitches (46 strikes) and exited the game with the Royals ahead 3-1, only to watch Scott Barlow allow two inherited runners to score. With Jakob Junis looking awful and taking the loss out of the 'pen, Lynch's spot in the rotation is likely secure for now, but he'll need to find better control if he wants to stick in the long run.

Lynch's contract was selected by the Royals on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Lynch will make his major-league debut as the starter in Monday's game against Cleveland, so his addition to the active roster was expected. The left-hander posted a 3.10 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in 78.1 innings across 15 starts with High-A Wilmington in 2019. Right-hander Jake Newberry was optioned to Triple-A Omaha while Daniel Tillo (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list to make room for Lynch.

Lynch will be called up to start Monday's game against Cleveland, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Royals announced earlier in the week that Lynch would begin the season at Triple-A Omaha, but the southpaw will instead make his major-league debut Monday. Lynch hasn't pitched above High-A but posted a 3.10 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 77:23 K:BB in 78.1 innings across 15 starts with High-A Wilmington in 2019.

Lynch will begin the season at Triple-A Omaha, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lynch hasn't previously pitched above the High-A level, though he likely would have been on track to open this year in Triple-A if not for last year's canceled minor-league season. The Royals were evidently impressed enough with his work at the alternate site that they'll promote him there anyway without any Double-A action. In 15 starts for High-A Wilmington in 2019, he recorded a 3.10 ERA and 1.26 WHIP.

The Royals reassigned Lynch to their minor-league camp Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Kansas City sent several of its top prospects back to minor-league camp Monday, as Lynch was reassigned along with infielder Bobby Witt, outfielder Kyle Isbel and pitcher Jackson Kowar. Lynch will likely open the 2021 campaign at Triple-A Omaha or Double-A Northwest Arkansas after posting a 2.99 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 96 strikeouts over 96.1 innings across three lower-level affiliates in 2019.

Lynch received an invitation Friday to the Royals' major-league spring training.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old was included in Kansas City's 60-man player pool for 2020 but didn't end up seeing the field. Lynch had a 3.10 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 77:23 K:BB over 78.1 innings at High-A in 2019, so he's likely ticketed for Double-A or Triple-A to begin 2021.

Lynch will be a part of the Royals' 60-man player pool this season, Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes reports.

EDGE Analysis

Prior to the Royals drafting Asa Lacy, Lynch was the best pitching prospect in a system loaded with quality young starting pitchers. He is a big lefty with a plus fastball and a plus slider who is coming off an impressive run in the Arizona Fall League. That said, Lynch was likely going to spend most of the season in the upper levels of the minors under normal circumstances, so it's unclear if the Royals will find work for him in the majors this season.

Lynch, who was sent to minor-league camp before the hiatus, will likely open the year at Double-A Northwest Arkansas, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

He dominated in the Arizona Fall League and was in line for a promotion to Double-A last season before he missed a couple months with arm soreness. Considered to be the Royals pitching prospect with the highest ceiling, Lynch is a 6-foot-6 lefty with a big fastball and plus slider. He gave up one earned run on three hits and three walks while striking out three in 2.2 innings this spring before getting reassigned.

Lynch will join the Royals for big-league camp this spring, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lynch will get to work with the Royals' big-league pitching coaches, though he's probably not yet ready to debut this year, as he's yet to reach the Double-A level. In 15 starts for High-A Wilmington last year, he posted a 3.10 ERA, striking out 23.6 percent of opposing batters while walking 7.0 percent.

Lynch (arm) returned from his rehab assignment Saturday but will head to Low-Burlington for now, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lynch spent most of the season with High-A Wilmington, posting a 3.09 ERA in 11 starts before landing on the injured list with a sore arm in early June. He'll presumably be back at that level soon but will drop down to Low-A for now.