Royals confirm Lucas Erceg will remain as closer despite struggles

The Kansas City Royals have decided to keep Lucas Erceg as their closer moving forward. Manager Matt Quatraro acknowledged Erceg's recent performance issues, specifically a lack of 'swing-and-miss' pitches, but expressed confidence in his abilities. Meanwhile, Maikel Garcia is expected to avoid an Injured List stint after a positive MRI for a hamstring strain. The Royals are looking to improve their scoring methods as they continue to face challenges on offense.

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