Royals' Asa Lacy: Reinstated from injured list

Lacy (back) was reinstated from the 7-day minor-league injured list Thursday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Lacy has been sidelined since mid-April due to back tightness, but he began a rehab assignment in June and posted a 9.00 ERA and 2.25 WHIP in eight innings over four appearances with the Royals' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate. The 23-year-old is now back to full health and will return to the mound at Double-A Northwest Arkansas as the starter during Friday's game.