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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Noah Cameron, 26-year-old Kansas City Royals left-hander, was scratched from his scheduled start on May 5 against the Cleveland Guardians due to lower back tightness. The injury is not considered serious, and Cameron is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday with a potential start on Sunday against Detroit. However, Cameron has significantly underperformed in 2026 compared to his breakout 2025 rookie season, posting a 5.40-5.55 ERA with a 1.61-1.65 WHIP through seven starts. He has surrendered five home runs early in the season and has been struggling with command, walking too many hitters and giving up loud contact at elevated rates.
Strengths
- + Injury not considered serious
- + Back tightness described as 'very moderate'
- + Manager expects only one skipped start
- + Royals being cautious with long season ahead
- + Cleared to throw bullpen and potentially start Sunday
- + Strong 2025 rookie season (2.99 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 9-7 record)
Weaknesses
- - Significant regression from 2025 to 2026 season
- - 5.40-5.55 ERA through seven starts in 2026
- - 1.61-1.65 WHIP well above 2025 mark of 1.10
- - Already surrendered five home runs in short stretch
- - Elevated walk rate and command issues
- - Giving up loud contact at higher rate than rookie season
- - Only lasting 4 innings in recent start against Detroit
- - Admittedly not attacking hitters effectively
- - Royals rotation depleted by injuries to other starters
Injury Status: day-to-day
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Noah Campbell is a second baseman for the Chicago Cubs.
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