One of two things is happening:
1) The Royals are trying to control Ventura's innings because they want him to be available for September and beyond. Skipping this start allows them to do that.
2) Ned is being an idiot, loyal guy as usual and giving crucial early starts to his "vets" because he knows what they will give him.
I strongly suspect it is item two.
Because, after all, you can't pinch hit for Moustakas in that crucial spot yesterday because you can't "get in his dome" this early.
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