Duffy appears in line to begin the 2016 regular season in a relief role, the Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy had been considered a fringe option for the starting rotation throughout the majority of the spring, but it appears the left-hander is finally getting a more clearly defined role. This approach has worked for manager Ned Yost and company in the past, as starter-turned-reliever Wade Davis is currently firmly entrenched as the team's closer. In place of Duffy, the Royals will elect to use Chris Young and Kris Medlen to round out their starting rotation.