Lyles agreed to a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Thursday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
The Royals released Lyles (personal) on Saturday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Lyles is likely to be away from the Royals for an extended period of time as he deals with a personal issue, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
The Royals placed Lyles (personal) on the inactive list Saturday.
Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Thursday that Lyles will open the season in the bullpen, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Lyles could be trailing Alec Marsh in the fifth starter competition for the Royals, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Lyles (back) allowed five runs on seven hits and struck out one over three innings Saturday versus the Cubs. He did not walk a batter.
Lyles (back) will start for the Royals in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Cubs, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Lyles (back) will long toss Thursday before throwing a bullpen session Saturday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Lyles (back) will play catch Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.