41 Danny Duffy SP

Manager Ned Yost confirmed that Duffy (shoulder) will not pitch again in 2018, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Duffy was forced to leave Tuesday's outing in the first inning after aggravating a pre-existing left shoulder injury. The right-hander dealt with shoulder tendinitis last month, which included a short trip to the disabled list. Yost added that Duffy can't receive another anti-inflammatory shot after getting one a few weeks ago, so he will be shut down for the rest of the 2018 campaign. Looking ahead, there shouldn't be any concern that Duffy will be feeling the effects of this issue by the time spring training rolls around. In his absence, Eric Skoglund or Glenn Sparkman may get an opportunity in the Royals' rotation.

Duffy (shoulder) said after Tuesday's game he'll be shut down for the rest of the season, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Duffy exited Tuesday's game during the first inning after aggravating the left shoulder tendinitis that sent him to the disabled list in mid-August. The Royals have no need to risk pitching the 29-year-old during the final month of a lost season. Dunny will finish the season with a 4.88 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 141:70 K:BB over 155 innings. Ian Kennedy (oblique) is set to come off the disabled list this week and should slide into Duffy's spot in the starting rotation.

Duffy exited Tuesday's game against the Indians with left shoulder tightness, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Duffy spent some time on the disabled list in mid-August with left shoulder tendinitis, so this could be aggravation of that issue. The severity this time around remains unclear, but the 29-year-old's next turn through the rotation Monday against the White Sox could be in jeopardy.

Duffy exited Tuesday's start against the Indians with an apparent injury, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Duffy recorded only two outs before leaving the game, allowing three runs while throwing only 14 of 26 pitches for strikes. The 29-year-old didn't quite look like himself, but the specifics of the situations remain unclear at this point.

Duffy (8-11) picked up the win Wednesday against the Tigers, allowing one run on two hits and three walks across six innings. He struck out six.

Duffy allowed both hits and the only run in the first inning before settling in and firing five scoreless and exiting with a 9-1 lead. He's now allowed just three runs over 11 innings (2.45 ERA) while striking out 13 in two starts since returning from a stay on the shelf with shoulder tendinitis. The southpaw will look to keep things rolling in his next start, which will come on the road against the Indians.