The Royals have designated 25-year old lefty Tyler Lumsden for assignment. He has fallen quite far in the eyes of Royals’ management as he was the #13 ranked prospect heading into the 2008 season according to Baseball America. Lumsden pitched in 28 games (18 starts) in the minors last season and he was 3-13 with 1 save, a 7.21 ERA and a 1.86 WHIP. He allowed a stunning 138 hits and walked 62 batters in only 107.1 innings last season. The Royals won’t miss Lumsden unless he turns things around soon and big time.

UPDATE: Lumsden has been traded to the Houston Astros for a player to be named later or cash.