Everett Teaford was terrific in his first major league start Sunday, tossing five scoreless innings on three hits and a walk in a 2-1 win over the Mariners. He struck out five and picked up the first win of his MLB career. Teaford posted decent numbers as a starter in the minors, but he doesn't have the repertoire to suggest continued success is likely. He has, however, almost surely earned some more starts. His next one should come against the White Sox.

Everett Teaford was called up from the minors on Tuesday August 2.

The Royals will promote left-hander Everett Teaford on Tuesday to fill their rotation vacancy. Kyle Davies landed on the disabled list Monday with a right shoulder impingement. Teaford posted a 2.55 ERA in 16 innings for the big league Royals earlier this season and may be allowed to stick around a while.

Royals optioned LHP Everett Teaford to Triple-A Omaha. As expected, he'll head out to make room for Danny Duffy's return to the rotation. Teaford has a 2.55 ERA and 7/6 K/BB ratio over 16 innings with the big club this season. He'll be back before long.

Royals recalled LHP Everett Teaford from Triple-A Omaha. Teaford pitched well for the Royals earlier this season, posting a 2.84 ERA and 1.26 WHIP while holding left-handed batters to a .158 average. He could be sent back down shortly after the break when Danny Duffy comes back up, but he'll get a handful of games to show he should stick.

Royals optioned LHP Everett Teaford to Triple-A Omaha. The move clears a spot for Bruce Chen on the Royals' 25-man roster. A rookie, Teaford showed glimpses of promise during his first major-league go-round, posting a 2.84 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 5/6 K/BB ratio in 12 2/3 innings of work. He's held lefties to a .158 average.