McCarthy was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Although McCarthy owns a fine-looking 2.14 ERA, he's been hit hard in 16 games this season. The right-hander has allowed 22 hits over 21 innings, while managing an uninspiring 8:5 K:BB. A corresponding move is expected to be announced before Friday's game.

McCarthy managed a 2.57 ERA over 14 innings (10 appearances) in two first-half stints with the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Entering 2017, the 25-year-old had just 10 big-league games under his belt, yet managed to double that before hitting the All-Star break this year. McCarthy notched 16 saves last season with Double- and Triple-A, but the right-hander's low-90s fastball isn't suited for MLB closer duties. He may develop into a high-leverage reliever, but McCarthy certainly isn't that right now, thus making him an irrelevant fantasy option.

McCarthy was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander will head back to the big leagues to take the spot of Eric Skoglund in the bullpen. McCarthy has been impressive with the Storm Chasers this season, sporting a 2.33 ERA in 20 appearances, and he also has four scoreless appearances in the big leagues under his belt. He'll look to carry these successes into a middle relief role for Kansas City.

McCarthy was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday, Rustin Dodd of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCarthy looked excellent out of the bullpen during his four outings with the Royals, tossing 6.1 scoreless innings while giving up three hits and one walk. However, after recording seven outs Tuesday against the Astros, McCarthy likely wouldn't have been available for the next couple of days, so he'll head back to the minors in exchange for a fresher arm in Scott Alexander (hamstring), who was reinstated from the disabled list.

McCarthy pitched two scoreless innings and struck out one Sunday against Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old remains perfect through his first three appearances of 2017. Since being recalled from Triple-A Omaha on May 29, McCarthy has logged four scoreless frames while allowing just one hit and a walk. His low-leverage role doesn't offer fantasy appeal, but the right-hander could move up the bullpen ladder if he continues pitching well.

McCarthy was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Monday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCarthy will move into the bullpen in place of Miguel Almonte, who was demoted to Omaha after allowing three runs over one inning in Sunday's game against the Indians. It's expected that the 25-year-old McCarthy will work in low-leverage spots initially for the Royals after compiling a 2.53 ERA over 21.1 innings at Omaha.

McCarthy owns a strong 2.53 ERA and 1.31 WHIP through 16 relief appearances (21.1 innings) with Triple-A Omaha this year.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old has proven worthy of his spot on the 40-man roster. McCarthy was impressive last year in the minors, too, but struggled over 10 games with the big-league club. He competed for a roster spot in spring training, and at his current pace, McCarthy will undoubtedly earn himself a promotion again in 2017.

McCarthy was optioned to Triple-A Omaha, Joel Goldberg of Fox Sports Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

Now having lost out on a spot in Kansas City's Opening Day bullpen, McCarthy will report back to a place that he fared well last season. In 25 appearances with Triple-A Omaha, the 25-year-old right hander recorded an impressive 2.97 ERA. If he can replicate that performance, he could very well find himself back in the big leagues by season's end.

McCarthy was called up by the Royals on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

A 16th round pick in 2013, McCarthy split the minor league season between Double-A Northwest Arkansas and Triple-A Omaha, posting a 3.04 ERA and 1.15 WHIP over 68 combined innings. His walk rate did more than double with the jump in levels, however, and it could tick up further against more patient hitters at the major league level.