Kansas City Royals

54-55
3rd in AL Central
NEWS
Thu, Jul 31, 2025

7:04 PM - Mike Yastrzemski (KC) Royals acquired Yastrzemski from the Giants on Thursday in exchange for Yunior Marte, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

5:58 PM - Bailey Falter (KC) Royals acquired Falter from the Pirates on Thursday in exchange for Evan Sisk and Callan Moss, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

3:06 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) was traded from the Padres to the Royals on Thursday along with Ryan Bergert in exchange for Freddy Fermin, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

3:02 PM - Ryan Bergert (KC) Royals acquired Bergert and Stephen Kolek from the Padres on Thursday in exchange for Freddy Fermin, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Wed, Jul 30, 2025

1:49 PM - Thomas Hatch (KC) is expected to be used in bulk relief behind opening pitcher Angel Zerpa in Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

1:08 PM - Jonathan India (KC) manager Matt Quatraro said that India is being held out of Wednesday's lineup against Atlanta due to a sore shoulder, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Jul 29, 2025

5:27 PM - Salvador Perez (KC) (elbow) is batting fifth as the designated hitter Tuesday against Atlanta.

4:17 PM - Thomas Hatch (KC) Royals selected Hatch's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

4:13 PM - Rich Hill (KC) Royals designated Hill for assignment Tuesday.

1:03 PM - Randal Grichuk (KC) went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's loss against Atlanta.

12:53 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two runs scored, an RBI and a walk in Monday's 10-7 loss against Atlanta.

Mon, Jul 28, 2025

7:04 PM - John Rave (KC) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta.

5:41 PM - Kris Bubic (KC) (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

11:21 AM - Alec Marsh (KC) received an injection for his sore right shoulder last week, MLB.com reports.

10:54 AM - Cole Ragans (KC) (shoulder) has been playing catch out to 105 feet and is extended to extend his throwing distance during the upcoming week, MLB.com reports.

10:51 AM - Mark Canha (KC) (elbow) is scheduled to begin a hitting progression Monday, MLB.com reports.

10:36 AM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) (oblique) completed a bullpen session over the weekend and is expected to make one or two rehab starts before returning from the 15-day injured list, MLB.com reports.

10:32 AM - Rich Hill (KC) is slated to start Monday's game against Atlanta at Kauffman Stadium.

Sun, Jul 27, 2025

6:14 PM - Tyler Gentry (KC) was outrighted to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

2:24 PM - Tyler Tolbert (KC) (cramps) will start in center field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Guardians.

2:22 PM - Freddy Fermin (KC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

2:20 PM - Kyle Isbel (KC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

1:00 PM - Jonathan Bowlan (KC) Royals recalled Bowlan from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

12:53 PM - Kris Bubic (KC) Royals placed Bubic (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Sunday after he was diagnosed with a left rotator cuff strain.

10:17 AM - Kris Bubic (KC) said after Saturday's start against the Guardians that "physically something's not right" and added that he's been pitching through shoulder stiffness "for a good portion of the season," Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

4:32 AM - Steven Cruz (KC) (3-1) earned the win Saturday against the Guardians. He allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out one over one inning.

Sat, Jul 26, 2025

3:43 PM - Jac Caglianone (KC) was removed from Saturday's game against the Guardians with left hamstring tightness.

12:49 PM - Daniel Lynch IV (KC) (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Saturday.

11:32 AM - Jonathan Bowlan (KC) will serve as the Royals' 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against Cleveland.

11:24 AM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) (oblique) has been playing catch for over a week but has yet to resume throwing bullpen sessions as of Friday, MLB.com reports.

Fri, Jul 25, 2025

7:55 PM - Michael Wacha (KC) will not make his scheduled start against the Guardians on Friday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather.

3:56 PM - Tyler Tolbert (KC) (leg) isn't part of the starting lineup for Friday's game against Cleveland.

3:50 PM - Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) (knee) is batting second and playing shortstop Friday against Cleveland.

3:22 PM - Cavan Biggio (KC) Royals designated Biggio for assignment Friday.

3:19 PM - Jonathan Bowlan (KC) Royals optioned Bowlan to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

3:16 PM - Hunter Harvey (KC) Royals activated Harvey (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Friday.

Wed, Jul 23, 2025

7:27 PM - Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, two home runs, three runs scored and four RBI in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Cubs.

7:18 PM - Seth Lugo (KC) (7-5) picked up the win in Wednesday's 8-4 victory over the Cubs, giving up two runs on four hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out six.

5:33 PM - Tyler Tolbert (KC) was removed in the eighth inning of Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Cubs due to cramping, Pete Grathoff of The Kansas City Star reports.

12:35 PM - Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) said that the leg injury he appeared to sustain during a plate appearance in Tuesday's 6-0 loss to the Cubs isn't a concern, and his absence from the lineup for Wednesday's series finale is more of a rest day, Pete Grathoff of The Kansas City Star reports.

12:32 PM - Jonathan India (KC) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

12:30 PM - Freddy Fermin (KC) will start at catcher and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

12:07 PM - Nick Loftin (KC) Royals placed Loftin on the 7-day concussion injured list Wednesday.

12:01 PM - MJ Melendez (KC) Royals recalled Melendez from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

11:23 AM - Joey Krehbiel (KC) Royals acquired Krehbiel from the Rays on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

11:13 AM - Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs after Royals manager Matt Quatraro said that the shortstop experienced some discomfort in his knee during Tuesday's 6-0 loss, Pete Grathoff of The Kansas City Star reports.

Tue, Jul 22, 2025

4:26 PM - Tyler Gentry (KC) Royals designated Gentry for assignment Tuesday.

4:23 PM - Rich Hill (KC) Royals selected Hill's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

4:23 PM - Andrew Hoffmann (KC) Royals optioned Hoffmann to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

3:58 AM - John Rave (KC) went 2-for-4 with a home run, three total runs and two total RBI in Monday's 12-4 victory over the Cubs.

3:51 AM - Salvador Perez (KC) went 2-for-5 with a pair of two-run home runs in a 12-4 win versus the Cubs on Monday.

3:38 AM - Noah Cameron (KC) (4-4) earned the win over the Cubs on Monday, allowing four runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out seven batters over six innings.

Mon, Jul 21, 2025

6:55 PM - Adam Frazier (KC) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.

2:27 PM - Rich Hill (KC) Royals are expected to call Hill up from Triple-A Omaha, and he'll likely pitch as soon as Tuesday against the Cubs, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

11:25 AM - Michael Massey (KC) (wrist) is expected to shift his rehab assignment to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Sun, Jul 20, 2025

8:17 PM - Carlos Estevez (KC) recorded one out and earned a save against the Marlins on Sunday.

12:29 PM - Nick Loftin (KC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Sat, Jul 19, 2025

12:09 PM - Jac Caglianone (KC) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus Miami.

12:08 PM - Kyle Isbel (KC) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Miami.

Fri, Jul 18, 2025

6:40 PM - James McArthur (KC) (elbow) suffered a setback in his recovery, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

1:26 PM - Andrew Hoffmann (KC) Royals recalled Hoffmann from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

6:44 PM - Michael Massey (KC) (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Friday.

11:07 AM - Hunter Harvey (KC) (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Royals on Thursday.

Wed, Jul 16, 2025

10:39 AM - Adam Frazier (KC) Royals acquired Frazier from the Pirates on Wednesday in exchange for Cam Devanney, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Mon, Jul 14, 2025

1:33 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) Royals placed Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left oblique strain.

Sun, Jul 13, 2025

2:06 PM - John Rave (KC) will start in left field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Mets.

2:03 PM - Nick Loftin (KC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Sat, Jul 12, 2025

7:28 PM - Jonathan Bowlan (KC) (1-2) allowed two runs on four hits and struck out four without walking a batter over three innings to take the loss versus the Mets on Saturday.

1:40 PM - Freddy Fermin (KC) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Mets.

1:29 PM - Angel Zerpa (KC) will start Saturday's game against the Mets.

1:26 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday against the Mets due to an illness.

Wed, Jul 09, 2025

6:10 PM - Kyle Isbel (KC) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

10:48 AM - Dallas Keuchel (KC) Royals signed Keuchel to a minor-league contract Wednesday.

9:31 AM - Hunter Harvey (KC) (shoulder) resumed throwing off a mound at the end of June, MLB.com reports.

9:28 AM - Michael Massey (KC) (ankle) has been diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his right wrist as a result of a hit-by-pitch during a June 29 rehab game at Triple-A Omaha, MLB.com reports.

Tue, Jul 08, 2025

3:27 PM - Cole Ragans (KC) Royals transferred Ragans (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

3:26 PM - Cam Devanney (KC) Royals selected Devanney's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

3:11 PM - Mark Canha (KC) Royals placed Canha on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with left elbow epicondylitis.

Mon, Jul 07, 2025

3:31 PM - Freddy Fermin (KC) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.

1:00 PM - Blake Mitchell (KC) Quad Cities reinstated Mitchell (wrist) from the 7-day injured list Monday.

Sun, Jul 06, 2025

7:19 PM - Salvador Perez (KC) went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and a hit-by-pitch in Sunday's 4-0 win against the Diamondbacks.

7:10 PM - Jac Caglianone (KC) went 0-for-3 with a hit-by-pitch, a steal and a run scored in Sunday's 4-0 victory at Arizona.

7:02 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) (5-8) earned the win in Sunday's game at Arizona, allowing two hits and one walk over seven scoreless innings. He struck out seven.

4:21 PM - Daniel Lynch IV (KC) Royals placed Lynch on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to left elbow nerve irritation.

4:19 PM - Jonathan Bowlan (KC) Royals recalled Bowlan from Triple-A Omaha prior to Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

4:06 PM - Freddy Fermin (KC) will start at catcher and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

3:41 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

8:59 AM - Michael Wacha (KC) (4-9) was charged with the loss Saturday in Arizona after allowing four runs on four hits and four walks across four innings. He struck out four.

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

6:09 PM - Jac Caglianone (KC) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners.

6:05 PM - Drew Waters (KC) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners.

5:04 PM - Michael Massey (KC) (ankle) was returned from his rehab assignment Thursday and will be re-evaluated.

4:03 PM - Michael Fulmer (KC) signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Thursday.

Tue, Jul 01, 2025

6:04 PM - Drew Waters (KC) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.

1:15 PM - Kyle Wright (KC) will be shut down for the next two weeks at Triple-A Omaha after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique strain, Doug Miller of MLB.com reports.

9:56 AM - Alec Marsh (KC) (shoulder) has been shut down from throwing and will be re-evaluated July 9, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Mon, Jun 30, 2025

6:52 PM - Freddy Fermin (KC) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners.

Sun, Jun 29, 2025

5:57 PM - Kris Bubic (KC) (6-6) suffered the loss in Sunday's game against the Dodgers, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks over five innings with five strikeouts.

2:26 PM - Kyle Isbel (KC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Sat, Jun 28, 2025

7:47 PM - Seth Lugo (KC) (5-5) earned the win against the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing four hits and five walks while striking out eight over 5.2 scoreless innings.

7:39 PM - Jonathan India (KC) went 4-for-5 with a double, one RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 9-5 win over the Dodgers.

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