Lewicki (0-1) landed in the loss column after allowing five runs on 11 hits and a walk across five innings Monday against the Royals. He struck out one batter.
Lewicki was knocked around in his MLB debut, allowing multiple hits in every inning except for his final frame. The lackluster performance left a lot to be desired, but with Jordan Zimmerman (neck) and Michael Fulmer (elbow) sidelined, Lewicki will remain in the rotation for the time being. If he stays on turn, he'll make his next start Sunday against the Blue Jays. While Toronto is a more favorable matchup for the rookie, it's probably wise to leave him on waivers while he works to find his footing in the majors.