Mizzou Baseball in the Majors: Aaron Crow

♦ Yost says Crow battled shoulder, forearm ailments in recent weeks (Kansas City Star)

Manager Ned Yost confirmed, before the game, that Crow battled stiffness in his shoulder and, later, his forearm/elbow area in recent weeks. It marked the Royals’ first acknowledgement that Crow’s recent struggles stemmed from physical problems.

“This was all right after the All-Star break,” Yost said. “He feels great now, but he just hasn’t been as sharp.”

Crow, 24, had a 1.36 ERA through 33 appearances prior to . . .