Royals call on top prospect Luinder Avila to make 1st big league start with Michael Wacha out sick

With Wacha out sick, Royals turn to prospect Avila

The Kansas City Royals have recalled right-hander Luinder Avila from Triple-A Omaha to start the series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Royals call on top prospect Luinder Avila to make 1st big league start with Michael Wacha out sick

The Kansas City Royals have recalled right-hander Luinder Avila from Triple-A Omaha to start the series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Royals call on top prospect Luinder Avila to make first big league start with Michael Wacha out sick

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals have recalled right-hander Luinder Avila from Triple-A Omaha to make his first major league start in Friday night’s series opener against the Brewers, while Michael Wacha has been scratched from the game because of an illness. Kansas City created space for Avila by putting left-hander Bailey Falter on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation. The 24-year-old Avila made his big league debut last season, appear…