***OFFICIAL Noah Cameron MLB Debut: Royals @ Rays 4.30.25 GDT***

[cmh6476]

We have made the following roster moves: pic.twitter.com/E8PtODAS0R

— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) April 30, 2025

While the Royals proceed with caution with Ragans, they’re turning to one of their top pitching prospects for the spot start. The 25-year-old Cameron has a 3.22 ERA in five starts (22 1/3 innings) in Triple-A Omaha so far this season. In 2024, he posted a 3.08 ERA in Double-A Northwest Arkansas and Triple-A with 149 strikeouts and just 36 walks across 128 2/3 innings. The Royals added Cameron to the 40-man roster this past offseason, and he competed for a spot on the pitching staff in Spring Training.

The Royals knew they’d likely have to dip into their pitching depth at some point this year, and Cameron was their top option.

“There’s a lot to like about him,” Quatraro said. “He’s got good stuff, he’s got good poise. We think he can get righties and lefties out. He’s physical. … He worked on the cutter last year, added the slider this spring. He’s got a plus changeup, plus curveball. He’s got a lot of stuff we like.”

Cameron is a native of St. Joseph, Mo., and grew up a Royals fan living just north of Kansas City. He was the club’s seventh-round pick in the 2021 Draft out of Central Arkansas. After some injuries early in his career -- including Tommy John surgery that he had while still in college -- Cameron has steadily improved throughout his time in the Minors.

He has a five-pitch mix after adding a slider this spring. While he doesn’t overpower hitters with his 92-93 mph fastball, his game is all about his command. Cameron’s 9.0% walk rate in the small sample size of five starts this year is the highest it’s ever been; he had a 5.1% walk rate in Triple-A last year (6.7% between the two levels).

On Wednesday, he’ll get a chance to show that skillset for his hometown team in the big leagues.

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[cmh6476]

Overreaction time...dfa Stratton, lorenzen to the pen and it's Noah's time to shine

[cmh6476]

Originally Posted by Vladimir_Kyrilytch

I forgot the Rays are playing in a little league field this season. Total was only 7.5 too. What a wasted opportunity to have hit the over.

A winning bet not made is the same as a losing bet, as I always say.

They said last night the Yankees have closely mirrored the dimensions to Yankee stadium so they can ramp up practicing in the similar layout to their home turf in spring training.

[GabyKeepsMeWarm]

Ump certainly giving Cameron the rookie treatment in this inning.

[BWillie]

Cameron is apparently the Royals #5 prospect.

[PHOG]

DP to end the inning!

[PHOG]

Isbel with ANOTHER base running blunder.

[PHOG]

And witt gets caught stealing. Way to squander the leadoff runner with no outs.

[TLO]

Originally Posted by PHOG

And witt gets caught stealing. Way to squander the leadoff runner with no outs.

Witt gets caught stealing far too much for my liking.

[GabyKeepsMeWarm]

This team seriously needs to write Rusty Kuntz a blank check and get his ass back to coaching these mofos how to run the bases.

[PHOG]

Originally Posted by TLO

Witt gets caught stealing far too much for my liking.

Yeah, I don't really understand someone that fast getting caught as often as he does.

[GabyKeepsMeWarm]

Wonder if Drew is any relation to Dennis Rasmussen... Anyone here remember that guy? He was kinda the anti-Big Unit. Big tall lefty who threw nothing but soft, softer and softer junk.

[PHOG]

I remember the name, but not the person.

[cmh6476]

This is really awesome watching the st joe fam represent

[GabyKeepsMeWarm]

Damn, are we looking at a 90 minute game? This thing is flying along...

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by PHOG

And witt gets caught stealing. Way to squander the leadoff runner with no outs.

I think at this point we can admit Witt Jr, despite being perhaps the fastest player in MLB baseball, just isn't very good at stealing. And should probably do it less because of his value as well. Don't want him getting hurt.