Duffy (elbow) will start Sunday's game against Cleveland, Rustin Dodd of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy felt good following his throwing session Thursday, and will officially be reinstated from the 10-day DL prior to Sunday's outing. The left-hander will likely be capped around 65 pitches for the game, but appears to be at full health moving forward. Over the course of the 2017 season, Duffy has posted a 3.78 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 131 innings.

Duffy (elbow) felt "really good" following another throwing session Friday, and appears in line for Sunday's start against Cleveland, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy remains the expected starter for Sunday's series finale, although he's likely going to be on a strict pitch count, limiting his total to around 65 pitches. He hasn't made a start since Aug. 22 against the Rockies, when he allowed two earned runs over six innings. Throughout the year, Duffy has been the ace of Kansas City's staff, but expectations should be tempered against the white-hot Indians, especially with a relatively low pitch count.

Duffy (elbow) will likely come off the disabled list and start Sunday at Cleveland, The Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The AP also reports that the southpaw would be on a strict limit, likely to be capped around 65 pitches, if Duffy indeed returns Sunday. He's been out since Aug. 26 with a left elbow impingement, but all signs point to the team's ace returning for the club's final playoff push. That said, considering Duffy will be on a pitch limit, and the fact he's missed multiple weeks, owners would be wise to sideline the 28-year-old until he's able to get back into a groove.

Duffy (elbow) threw a simulated game Monday, Rustin Dodd of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy, who's arm felt normal following Monday's workout, won't need to throw another simulated game before being lifted from the disabled list, so he could return for Kansas City's series against the Indians this weekend. However, the Royals plan on limiting him to 60 pitches when he returns so that he can avoid aggravating the injury. Prior to hitting the disabled list Aug. 26, Duffy had started 21 games, over which he'd thrown to the tune of a 3.78 ERA and 1.25 WHIP.

Manager Ned Yost said Duffy (elbow) could return from the 10-day disabled list next week, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy has been sidelined since Aug. 26 with a left elbow impingement, but he appears to be nearing a return to the big club. The 28-year-old is scheduled to throw a simulated game Monday, and if all goes well, it sounds like he could rejoin the Royals' rotation shortly thereafter. When he does return, Kansas City may choose to operate a six-man rotation down the stretch.

Duffy (elbow) is scheduled to throw off the mound Wednesday, Rustin Dodd of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy will return to the mound for the first time since being placed on the disabled list on Aug. 26 with left elbow impingement. Though it's encouraging to see Duffy advancing his rehab to mound work, the veteran hurler remains without a firm timetable for return. An update on his condition should arise following his workout Wednesday.

Duffy (elbow) played catch on flat ground from 60 feet Saturday, Rustin Dodd of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy will stretch out his throwing distance to 120 feet before the Royals clear him to throw off a mound again, perhaps at some point during the upcoming week. Even if he's able to do so, it seems unlikely that Duffy will be available by the time his next turn in the rotation comes up Thursday against the Twins, making Sam Gaviglio the current frontrunner to make a spot start in his stead. Duffy could end up missing additional starts beyond Thursday, but more clarity on that front won't arrive until he advances further in the rehab process.

Duffy (elbow) was arrested Sunday in Overland Park, Kan. on a DUI charge, Sports Radio 810 WHB reports.

EDGE Analysis

Overland Park police ticketed Duffy at 7:35 p.m. local time, just hours after the Royals' 12-0 loss to the Indians. The left-hander is currently on the disabled list with a low-grade protanor strain, but the Royals are hopeful that Duffy will be able to rejoin the rotation by Sept. 5, when a fifth starter is next required. It's unclear if the DUI charge will impact Duffy's return timetable, as the Royals nor the MLB have yet to announce if he'll face any further discipline.

An MRI on Duffy's injured elbow Sunday revealed no UCL damage, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports. He was officially diagnosed with a low-grade pronator strain.

EDGE Analysis

Sunday's MRI revealed no further damage to Duffy's injured left elbow. Manager Ned Yost confirmed that the team is hopeful that their ace will only be forced to miss one start, though he noted that Duffy could be sidelined for up to three weeks in what would be a worst-case scenario.

Manager Ned Yost said Duffy (elbow) will undergo an MRI in Kansas City, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports. The Royals hope he will be forced to miss just one start with the ailment.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy was placed on the disabled list Saturday with a left elbow impingement, and while the Royals don't believe the issue is anything overly serious, they'll play it safe with their ace and have him further evaluated. The issue has apparently been bothering Duffy for a few starts now, and with an off day approaching next week, the Royals decided to act on it now with hopes of Duffy having to miss just one turn in the rotation. Eric Skoglund is set to take start in his place Sunday, while Duffy is eligible to return Sept. 5 against the Tigers, should he be ready.