Greinke (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day injured list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Greinke needed just a minimum stay on the IL while recovering from right shoulder tendinitis. The veteran hurler will rejoin the Royals rotation Thursday with a home matchup against the Tigers. He'll bring a 5.44 ERA into the outing.

Greinke (shoulder) threw a bullpen session recently and is tracking toward a return to the Royals' rotation Thursday versus the Tigers, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's the first day he's eligible to return after he landed on the injured list earlier this month with right shoulder tendinitis. Greinke has posted an ugly 5.44 ERA over 18 starts for Kansas City this season.

Kansas City placed Greinke on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right shoulder tendinitis.

EDGE Analysis

Greinke made an early exit from his start Tuesday against the Twins after experiencing shoulder discomfort and will be sidelined until at least July 20. He's a trade candidate for the Royals, so they'd certainly like to get him back in time to prove his health before the Aug. 1 deadline. The veteran righty leaves behind a 5.44 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 64:13 K:BB through 92.2 innings.

Greinke was lifted from Tuesday's start versus Atlanta in the sixth inning due to right shoulder discomfort, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Greinke called for the trainer with one out in the bottom of the sixth inning and eventually walked off the field and into the clubhouse. Royals manager Matt Quatraro referred to the soreness as "very mild," so it doesn't sound like the pitcher will be out too long. Greinke was charged with six runs and struck out three over 5.1 frames before exiting.

Greinke was removed from Tuesday's start versus the the Twins in the sixth inning with an undisclosed injury, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. He was charged with six runs and struck out three before exiting.

EDGE Analysis

Greinke was examined for a leg issue earlier in the game but remained in. It's not clear at this point whether that was the injury that ended his day early, or whether he was dealing with another issue. The Royals should offer more clarity on the right-hander shortly.

Greinke did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing two runs on 11 hits and two walks over six innings in a win over the Guardians. He did not record a strikeout.

EDGE Analysis

Greinke was able to pitch his way out of trouble for most of the afternoon despite allowing a season-high 11 hits. The veteran righty didn't cough up any runs until the top of the fifth, when Jose Ramirez drove in Steven Kwan on a sacrifice fly and was followed by an RBI single from Josh Bell two batters later. It was Greinke's first time going six innings since April 5 against the Blue Jays and his first start this season in which he failed to record a strikeout.

Greinke (1-8) took the loss Friday, coughing up seven runs on nine hits and a walk over 4.2 innings as the Royals were dropped 11-3 by the Rays. He struck out three.

EDGE Analysis

A three-run shot by Jose Siri in the second inning set the tone for the night, as Greinke continues to have trouble keeping the ball in the park. The 39-year-old righty has served up five homers in his last four starts and has a 15.3 percent HR/FB% on the season, leading to a 5.31 ERA -- his worst mark since he was a rookie in 2005. Greinke will try to get back into the win column in his next outing, likely to come at home next week against the Guardians.

Greinke (1-7) took the loss Sunday, allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk over five innings against the Angels. He struck out four.

EDGE Analysis

Greinke fell victim to the Angels superstar duo, serving up back-to-back home runs to Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout in the fifth inning. Though Greinke owns a 4.81 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 1.6 HR/9, he has issued just 10 free passes through 15 starts (76.2 innings), the fourth fewest of any starter with at least eight starts. He's lined up to make his next appearance during a four-game road series against the Rays next week.

Greinke didn't factor into the decision Monday, allowing three runs on six hits and zero walks over five innings in a 5-4 loss to the Reds. He struck out four.

EDGE Analysis

Greinke has completed at least five innings in 12 of his first 14 starts this season and sports a 4.65 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and a 54:9 K:BB across 71.2 innings. After a rough April (6.66 ERA over five starts), the 39-year-old turned back the clock in May, posting a 2.30 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 25:3 K:BB over 31.1 innings. However, he's back on the wrong side of things, allowing 10 runs (eight earned) over his first two June appearances. Greinke will look to right the ship next time out, which is tentatively scheduled during a three-game weekend set versus the Angels.

Greinke (1-6) took the loss Tuesday, allowing five runs (four earned) on four hits over 4.1 innings in a 6-1 loss against the Marlins. He struck out three.

EDGE Analysis

Greinke held the Marlins hitless through four innings until Jesus Sanchez led off the fifth with a homer. Miami would tack on four more runs in the inning, handing Greinke his sixth loss. The 39-year-old right-hander had been pitching well coming into Tuesday's outing, posting a 2.30 ERA over his previous six starts. Greinke now sports a 4.59 ERA with a 1.13 WHIP and an impressive 50:9 K:BB through 13 starts (66.2 innings) this season.