Flynn was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Friday, Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old was brought up to reinforce a Royals bullpen that was needed for seven innings in relief of Kris Medlen on Wednesday. A back issue kept Flynn out for nearly all of last year, and he's been just mediocre in 16 innings at Omaha so far this season, allowing seven runs on 15 hits with 14 strikeouts against nine walks. He may ride the shuttle fairly regularly throughout the season.