Luis Mendoza delivered a strong outing in a no-decision against the Angels on Friday, allowing just one run on seven hits over his five frames. Mendoza struggled with his command a bit, issuing four free passes while striking out two on the night. The only run against him came when Mike Trout scampered home on a wild pitch in the third inning. After a very rough start to the season, Mendoza has posted a 3.52 ERA over his last four outings. He'll look to get back in the win column when he squares off against the Cardinals in St. Louis on Wednesday.

Luis Mendoza allowed just two runs on eight hits over six innings in his start Sunday against the Athletics. Mendoza earned his first win earlier this week, and has put together three straight quality starts. He would have been in line for his second win, but the Royals' bullpen gave up a home run to Yoenis Cespedes in the eighth inning that cost him the game. Mendoza has a 5.50 ERA in seven appearances (six starts) this season.

Luis Mendoza gave up five runs -- three earned -- over six innings in Wednesday's loss to the Orioles. Mendoza wasn't helped by his defense in the fifth, as the Orioles plated three runs with the help of two Alcides Escobar errors. However, he also walked three, struck out just two and served up a home run. Now with a 6.38 ERA and 1.46 WHIP, Mendoza needs to improve in a hurry to avoid being booted from the rotation. He's scheduled to face the Angels next.

Luis Mendoza allowed six runs in four innings but took a no-decision as the Royals defeated the Rays on Wednesday. Mendoza struggled out of the gate, giving up two solo home runs in the opening frame and allowing runs in each of the first four innings. The right-hander now owns a 7.00 ERA and can be ignored in basically all fantasy formats. He'll next face the Orioles on Tuesday.

Luis Mendoza was smoked for eight runs (seven earned) in 5 2/3 innings Friday in a loss to the Blue Jays. If you took a chance on Mendoza after he struck out seven batters over six innings of one-run ball last week against the Phillies, chances are you were pretty disappointed by this one. The 29-year-old gave up seven hits and three walks in the loss and is strictly an AL-only option. The Royals have two off-days next week, so they plan to skip Mendoza in the rotation.

Luis Mendoza will have his next start skipped after taking his turn on Friday. The Royals have three off-days in an eight-day period starting on Monday, so they'll take advantage and skip their No. 5 starter. Mendoza allowed one run over six innings in his lone start this season.

Luis Mendoza limited the Phillies to just one run on two hits but the Royals lost to the Phillies on Saturday. Mendoza won the final spot in the Royals rotation this spring and seemed to prove the Royals made the right choice with his outing Saturday. The 29-year old walked three batters and struck out seven in his six innings. He may have a tougher go in his next start Friday against the Blue Jays.

Luis Mendoza allowed six runs -- four earned -- on 10 hits in 5 2/3 innings in the Royals loss to the Brewers. The outing raised Mendoza's spring ERA to a still-pristine 2.70, so it was just a small bump in the road for the 29-year-old. Mendoza was recently assured of the fifth spot in the Royals rotation. He's not someone to get too excited about, but he offers some upside late in AL-only leagues.

Luis Mendoza has been awarded the fifth spot in the Royals' rotation. Mendoza got the nod over veteran left-hander Bruce Chen, who will head to the bullpen. It's the right move, as the 29-year-old right-hander offers more upside at this point. He had a 4.23 ERA and 104/59 K/BB ratio in 166 innings over 25 starts and five relief appearances last season. The Royals figure to have better options later this summer, but he's worth owning in AL-only leagues for the time being.

Luis Mendoza allowed no runs on four hits over five innings in Sunday's win over the White Sox. It was his first outing since returning from the World Baseball Classic. He threw 63 pitches and finished with four strikeouts and just one walk. Mendoza now has a 0.82 ERA in three appearances (two starts) this spring. The Royals are planning to use him as a long reliever to start the season.