Pelfrey allowed three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out one over 5.1 innings in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

It was all going well for Pelfrey until it was not. He shut out the Royals on two hits through five innings but he tired in the sixth. He had failed to complete five innings in his previous two starts so Wednesday's outing showed progress. With the news this week that James Shields (shoulder) had his throwing program shut down for a bit, it looks like Pelfrey will remain part of the rotation for the immediate future. His next scheduled start is next Tuesday at home against the Twins.