Royals place pitcher Ryan Bergert, outfielder Kyle Isbel on IL; recall Luinder Avila, John Rave

KANSAS CITY Mo AP The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Ryan Bergert and outfielder Kyle Isbel on the injured list and recalled reliever Luinder Avila and outfielder John Rave from Triple-A Omaha before their series finale against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday Bergert felt selected tightness in his forearm during a bullpen session on Wednesday and was placed on the -day IL with a right elbow strain The injury ends a season in which the -year-old Bergert arrived in a contract from San Diego at the deadline and became a solid piece of the starting rotation including a ERA over five starts in August Isbel hit with four homers and RBIs in appearances for the Royals this season The -year-old Avila made his big league debut earlier this season and has proven he could be a legitimate piece of their bullpen next season He s allowed just one earned run over eight appearance across innings with the Royals Rave also made his big league debut this season He s hitting with four homers and RBIs in games AP MLB https apnews com hub mlb Source