Guthrie gave up nine runs (eight earned) on nine hits and zero walks while striking out two over 2.1 innings Tuesday against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Despite his general ineffectiveness and Tuesday's disastrous outing, Guthrie will stick in the rotation through the end of the season as the Royals look to get Danny Duffy acclimated to the bullpen role he will hold during the postseason. Guthrie's next start comes Sunday at home against the Indians.