***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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[TomBarndtsTwin]

Originally Posted by ping2000

Blame the stupid ****s who thought Renfroe is a major league baseball player.

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He was . . . . . . once upon time.

Now he’s regurgitated dog shit and a waste of a roster spot.

[BWillie]

Cameron has been playin with fire.

[ping2000]

Originally Posted by TomBarndtsTwin

He was . . . . . . once upon time.



Now he’s regurgitated dog shit and a waste of a roster spot.

.169. Complete POS.

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[TomBarndtsTwin]

I’m not sure about his ‘stuff’, but the kid throws strikes. I’ll give him that.

68 pitches, 40 strikes.

That said, if you keep hanging sliders up in the zone like that, good major league hitters will destroy that shit.

Lucky were facing the Rays and not the Yankees.

[Fish]

That was a really impressive inning for Cameron.

[BWillie]

Noah Cameron tossin a No Hitter thru six! Lets torch his arm leggo

[cmh6476]

In my experience as a Royals fan, most years this guy would go into the season as the #2 starter. Our logjam means he'll likely be back in Omaha sooner than later.

[DJJasonp]

Originally Posted by TomBarndtsTwin

I’m not sure about his ‘stuff’, but the kid throws strikes. I’ll give him that.

68 pitches, 40 strikes.

That said, if you keep hanging sliders up in the zone like that, good major league hitters will destroy that shit.

Lucky were facing the Rays and not the Yankees.

Ok Debbie downer!

Let’s just enjoy this!!

[PHOG]

Still 3 zip after 6 full.

[Stewie]

Cameron throws some nasty pitches.

[cmh6476]

Originally Posted by DJJasonp

Ok Debbie downer!

Let’s just enjoy this!!

Yeah big tall lefty with 4 decent pitches and accuracy should play well.

[ping2000]

I will admit that Isbel is playing better after the non stop shit I threw at him. Renfroe has replaced him for now as the new target.

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[wazu]

Man, I really want this one.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by DJJasonp

Ok Debbie downer!

Let’s just enjoy this!!

I mean the guy really doesn't have alot of stuff. Kinda a soft tosser guy. Maybe Will Smith.

[cmh6476]

Originally Posted by ping2000

I will admit that Isbel is playing better after the non stop shit I threw at him. Renfroe has replaced him for now as the new target.

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Yes and waters has been a decent replacement.