Wed 9/19/12 5:22 PM

Jake Odorizzi is expected to make his first major league start Saturday against the Indians. The Royals had been wanting to get him into a game in relief since he hadn't pitch since September 11, but it appears they might just have him throw on the side to stay sharp. Arguably the team's top pitching prospect, Odorizzi put up a 3.03 ERA and 135/50 K/BB ratio between Double- and Triple-A this season.