Volquez back for Game 5

New York — Edinson Volquez has rejoined the Kansas City Royals following his father's death.

The right-hander remains scheduled to start tonight in Game 5 of the World Series against the New York Mets, pending a conversation with manager Ned Yost.

Volquez, back from the Dominican Republic, wore a hooded sweat shirt in the Kansas City dugout during Game 4 at Citi Field on Saturday night.

“I've got to sit down and talk to Edi. But we're still planning on him pitching tomorrow,” Yost said a few hours before the game.

Volquez started the Series opener Tuesday night, hours after his father died, and allowed three runs over six innings in a no-decision. He said he got the news after completing his outing.

Kansas City won 5-4 in 14 innings, and Volquez flew home to the Dominican Republic.

“These are huge games. Edi's been with this team all year long. He's worked so hard to get to this point,” Yost said. “And it was like (teammate) Chris Young when his dad passed away. Chris just knew how proud his dad was of him and that his dad would want him to carry on.

“His dad would want him to be on that mound and helping his team win. And I imagine that Edi's dad would want the same thing.”

Volquez's father, 63-year-old Daniel Volquez, died of heart failure.