Harvey in a Royals uniform is a bit ironic.
In his last huge video game with the Mets, Harvey talked his method into remaining on the mound for the top of the ninth inning in Game 5 of the 2015 World Series against the Royals in spite of tossing more than 100 pitches. The Royals scored twice to force additional innings and ultimately won the clincher.
The Dark Knight is descending on Kansas City.
Harvey, 31, signed a minor-league contract with the Royals last month.
Previous Mets ace Matt Harveys latest attempt to resurrect his once-promising MLB profession got a shock Tuesday when he was called by the Royals, according to MLB Network. He will be included to the 40-man lineup in time for Wednesdays doubleheader against the Reds.
In slightly more than two years considering that leaving the Mets, Harvey has played for the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Angels, and signed a minor-league agreement with the Oakland Athletics late last season.
Harvey is 42-39 with a 3.98 ERA in his career, however most of his luster (and his Batman-inspired label) originated from 2012-15, even with a missed out on 2014 season throughout that period. He was 3-5 with a 7.09 ERA in 12 starts for the Angels last season.
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Harvey told The Post in May that he considered he may not get another shot.
” I have thought about it here and there,” Harvey stated. Its absolutely different, however its interesting at the very same time since I feel so great mechanically. I feel like I have numerous more years in me.”
” I have actually thought about it here and there,” Harvey said. Its absolutely various, however its amazing at the exact same time due to the fact that I feel so excellent mechanically.
Harvey will start the second game of the doubleheader for the pitching-strapped Royals, who are 9-14 and tied for last place in the American League Central.
