Ian Krol (biceps) is available to take the mound Wednesday against the Royals, James Schmehl of MLive.com reports. Manager Brad Ausmus said, "He could've pitched [Tuesday]. I just felt like giving him another day."

Krol (biceps) is available to take the mound Wednesday against the Royals, James Schmehl of MLive.com reports. Manager Brad Ausmus said, "He could've pitched [Tuesday]. I just felt like giving him another day."

Analysis:

Krol emerged from Saturday's outing with tendinitis in his biceps, which has relegated him to the pine in the meantime. Despite tallying his first career save in that outing, his ERA took a leap from 2.05 to 3.09 following a combined three earned runs in his last two appearances. If Joe Nathan's struggles continue, Ausmus may eventually turn to Krol or Joba Chamberlain for save opportunities.