Kennedy told Jeff Flanagan of MLB.com that his left hamstring is approaching 100 percent health. "Not all gone there but really close," Kennedy added.

EDGE Analysis

Removed from his last spring start Wednesday due to tightness in the hamstring, Kennedy's season debut was tentatively pushed back to April 9 versus the Twins following an evaluation of the injury. The Royals appear to be exercising the utmost caution in order to avoid a long-lasting concern, though a bullpen session is sure to occur in the near future as a test of his health.