Scouting Report: Noah Denoyer
Chicago Cubs | RP
Overall
Summary
Noah Cameron, 26-year-old left-handed starter for the Kansas City Royals, was scratched from his scheduled start on May 5 due to lower back tightness. The injury is not considered severe, and the Royals are being cautious with their approach. Cameron is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday with a potential return start on Sunday against Detroit. This comes after a significant regression from his impressive 2025 rookie season (2.99 ERA, 1.10 WHIP) to a disappointing 2026 campaign (5.40 ERA, 1.61 WHIP through 6 starts). Cameron has acknowledged his struggles, stating he needs to attack more and stop nibbling in counts. He has surrendered 5 home runs early in the season and is giving up loud contact at elevated rates compared to his rookie year.
Strengths
- Injury not considered serious or long-term
- Royals being cautious with management to prevent escalation
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