Lucas Erceg

Lucas Erceg (back) will likely be activated from the injured list for Wednesday’s game against the Yankees.

Royals manager Matt Quatraro told reporters Erceg will likely be back for Wednesday’s game after looking sharp on Sunday in a scoreless relief outing for Triple-A Omaha. The 30-year-old righty hit the injured list back on May 30 with a lower back sprain. His return will provide a lift to Kansas City’s high-leverage mix.