What happened: James McArthur was expected to begin his assignment Sept. 9, with Maikel Garcia and Connor Seabold scheduled to follow Sept. 10. [Assignment schedule](https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals).

Why it matters: The planned assignments would give two right-handed pitchers and an infielder game action as they work toward returning.

What to watch: Watch for confirmation that each player begins his assignment.