Bannister Hopeful

Starter Brian Bannister developed a two-seam fastball during his monthlong stint in the Mexican League while the Mets competed in the National League Division Series and National League Championship Series last October.

Bannister, 26, hopes the new pitch will help him sneak into the Royals rotation, a strong likelihood considering the team traded promising reliever Ambiorix Burgos for him this past offseason.
Source: MLB.com