The Royals optioned Cameron to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.
Cameron was added to the 40-man roster over the offseason and has had a solid showing this spring, allowing five runs (four earned) with a 7:1 K:BB over 10 innings. The left-hander is a good bet to make starts for the Royals at some point this season, but he'll begin the year in the Triple-A Omaha rotation.
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Royals' Noah Cameron: Contending for rotation spot
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Cameron is a candidate to make the Royals' Opening Day rotation with a strong spring, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Cameron entered camp as a long shot to make the Opening Day roster, primarily due to the amount of talent the Royals already have in their big-league rotation. However, with Alec Marsh (shoulder) and Kyle Wright (shoulder/hamstring) both dealing with injuries, the competition for the fifth starter job has thinned out, opening the door for Cameron. The 25-year-old southpaw only reached Triple-A in July of last season, but he turned in a 2.32 ERA and 1.02 WHIP alongside a 62:11 K:BB in 54.1 innings over nine starts at Omaha -- good enough land a spot on Kansas City's 40-man roster this winter. He showed no signs of slowing down during his spring training debut, throwing two scoreless innings against the Rangers on Friday.
The Royals selected Cameron from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
Cameron made nine starts for Triple-A Omaha after beginning the year in Double-A Northwest Arkansas. He posted a 2.32 ERA and 1.02 WHIP across 54.1 innings in Omaha, tallying three wins. The 25-year-old is now shielded from the Rule 5 Draft in December.
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Royals' Noah Cameron: Excellent run at Triple-A
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Cameron has a 2.32 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 62:11 K:BB in 54.1 innings through nine starts for Triple-A Omaha.
A 25-year-old lefty with a plus changeup, Cameron's sparkling numbers at Triple-A likely oversell his MLB potential, but he should get a chance to help the big-league rotation next season. Cameron had a 3.63 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 87 strikeouts in 74.1 innings through 16 starts at Double-A. His fastball ranges from 90-94 mph and he'll evenly mix in his cutter, changeup and curveball to keep hitters guessing. He will need to be added to the 40-man roster this offseason as Rule 5 draft protection.
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Royals' Noah Cameron: Racking up K's at High-A
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Cameron has a 4.34 ERA, 3.46 FIP, 1.10 WHIP and 47 strikeouts in 29 innings across six starts for High-A Quad Cities.
There is a pretty big gap between Cameron's 4.34 ERA and his 1.92 xFIP, as he is striking out batters at almost a 40 percent clip while walking batters at a 6.7 percent rate. The 23-year-old southpaw was drafted in the seventh round of the 2021 Draft while he was recovering from Tommy John surgery, and he had a successful pro debut last year. As an older lefty with a plus changeup and above-average control, High-A isn't much of a test for Cameron. His low-90s fastball velocity caps his upside, but he has starter traits and an excellent pro track record.
