Duffy will get the start March 29 against the White Sox, Rustin Dodd of The Athletic Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

This announcement was to be expected, as Duffy is clearly Kansas City's ace. He went 9-10 with a 3.81 ERA and 130 strikeouts across 146.1 innings last season.

Duffy (elbow) will make his first Cactus League appearance Friday against the Padres, Josh Vernier of 610 Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy underwent surgery back in October to remove loose bodies from his throwing elbow, and it seems like the Royals are finally ready to put him back into game action. He's been throwing pain-free since January, but he'll finally get the opportunity to strut his stuff in a game situation. With this development, Duffy should be considered fully healthy barring any unexpected setbacks.

Duffy said his elbow "feels great, really great," Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports. "Honestly, I had forgotten what it felt like to throw without any pain or discomfort," the pitcher added.

EDGE Analysis

This is obviously encouraging to hear from Duffy, who underwent a minor procedure to remove loose bodies from his elbow in early October. The 29-year-old was always expected to be ready by the start of spring training, and that remains the case; Duffy said he's been in a throwing program for multiple weeks and is currently throwing long toss out to 100 feet. He pleaded guilty to driving under the influence in early January and was placed on one year's probation, though there has been no indication that he will face disciplinary action from the Royals or Major League Baseball at this point.

Duffy (elbow) pleaded guilty to driving under the influence in Overland Park, Kan. last week and has been placed on one year's probation, KCTV News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy was charged with DUI in late August after police stopped him on his way back from an elbow exam. The lefty did not face any immediate disciplinary action, and there has been no indication that he will from the Royals or Major League Baseball. There is no unified, league-wide disciplinary code for these matters. A spokesman for the team said Tuesday that the plea is a matter between Duffy, his representatives and the city. Duffy is expected to be ready for spring training after undergoing surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow in early October.

Duffy underwent surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The procedure was a minor one, and Duffy is expected to pick up his normal offseason routine in around six weeks. The 28-year-old should be ready to go for the start of spring training. He finished 2017 with a 3.81 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 130 strikeouts in 146.1 innings.

Duffy will have a procedure to remove loose bodies from the back of his elbow on Tuesday, Rustin Dodd of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

The loose bodies caused elbow inflammation in the second half of the season, although his results were actually a tad better in the second half, so it was hard to tell that he was pitching hurt. A handful of pitchers typically undergo a similar procedure every offseason, and Duffy should be ready for spring training. He finished 2017 with a 3.81 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 130 strikeouts in 146.1 innings.

Duffy gave up four runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings in a no-decision against the Tigers on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

While this was a disappointing end for Duffy, at least his health is intact heading into the offseason -- he missed time with oblique and elbow injuries earlier this year. Duffy's performance when on the field was solid; in fact, his FIP was lower this year than it was in 2016. At a depressed cost, Duffy could end up being a bargain next spring.

Duffy (9-9) allowed two runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out two batters through six innings to take the win against the White Sox on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Injuries have hurt Duffy's overall value this season, but he's been a serviceable asset when healthy and now sports a 3.68 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 8.0 K/9 for the campaign. The 28-year-old lefty lines up to make his final start of the regular season against Arizona at Kauffman Stadium, and another strong showing would be reassuring for Duffy's fantasy outlook heading into the 2018 season.

Duffy (8-9) took the look Sunday in his first start since Aug. 22 due to a knee injury. He pitched five innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on one hit and no walks while striking out eight against the Indians.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy's lone mistake came in the fourth inning, following an error that allowed Austin Jackson to get on base, when Edwin Encarnacion hit a two-run homer. Other than that, the Royals' ace was very good in his return from the DL, although he was limited to just 62 pitches in an effort to ease him back from injury. Duffy is scheduled to make his next start Saturday on the road vs. the White Sox, but he'll continue to restricted by a strict pitch count.

Duffy (elbow) was activated from the disabled list prior to Sunday's game against the Indians.

EDGE Analysis

This move comes as no surprise, as Duffy is starting Sunday's game for the Royals. It's expected that he'll be limited to about 65 pitches Sunday to avoid aggravating his injury, but Duffy seems to be back in full health for the remainder of the season.