ALEC MARSH NEWS

Makes relief appearance Marsh appeared out of the bullpen in Friday's 7-1 win over the White Sox, allowing two hits and striking out one over one scoreless inning.

Impact Marsh's last start before the All-Star break was July 10, so this relief appearance was likely just to get him back into his pitching rhythm in a lopsided game. The Royals haven't specified their pitching plans beyond this weekend, but it's safe to assume Marsh will take the hill at some point during their three-game series versus the Diamondbacks that begins Monday. Through 91.2 innings, Marsh has a mediocre 4.52 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 84:29 K:BB across 18 appearances (17 starts).

JULY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Improves to 7-6 Marsh (7-6) earned the win over St. Louis in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader, allowing three runs on three hits and one walk while striking out eight batters.

Impact Marsh gave up two homers but only one additional hit. The right-hander was atypically prolific in the swing-and-miss department, racking up 16 whiffs and tying his season high with eight punchouts. Marsh notched his second quality start over his past three outings, though his other appearance during that span was a poor one during which he allowed five earned runs across three frames. He's been very up-and-down during the campaign, giving up one or zero runs in six of 17 starts but five-plus runs on four occasions. That's led to a mediocre 4.57 overall ERA.

JULY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chased early in loss Marsh (6-6) took the loss against the Rays on Thursday, allowing five runs on six hits and three walks over three innings while striking out one.

Impact Marsh struggled out of the gate, issuing walks to the first two batters he faced before allowing two runs to come across in the opening frame. He threw only 10 of his 17 first pitches for strikes and lasted just three innings before being relieved by Carlos Hernandez to open the fourth. It marked the second time this season in which Marsh was unable to go beyond three frames, and the fourth time that he's surrendered at least five runs. He's also walked multiple batters in five consecutive starts.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Witt's firework not enough as Marsh and pitchers struggle KANSAS CITY -- As fireworks shot off in the neighborhoods surrounding Kauffman Stadium throughout Thursday night, the Royals did their best...

JULY 5, 2024 • MLB.COM

Marsh seeks 'consistency' after shortest start of '24 OAKLAND -- The last time Alec Marsh took the ball, he was facing a much different lineup in a much different situation than Tuesday night at...

JUNE 19, 2024 • MLB.COM

Royals' Alec Marsh has no-hit bid broken up by Yankees' Juan Soto in 7th inning

Kansas City Royals right-hander Alec Marsh threw six hitless innings Thursday against the New York Yankees before Juan Soto broke it up with a leadoff single to right field in the...

JUNE 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strikes out season-high eight Marsh (5-3) got the win vs the Mariners on Saturday. He went five innings, giving up four runs on seven hits while striking out eight.

Impact Marsh gave up a leadoff homer to JP Crawford but would settle in nicely as he retired the next 13 batters in order. He struck out eight of those 13 hitters, which is a new season high and three away from his career high. Marsh ran into trouble in the fifth and wound up allowing four runs before being pulled, his third straight outing in which he's given up at least four earned runs. His ERA has gone from 2.72 to 4.05 over his last three starts, but he remains a key piece of the Royals revitalized rotation this season.

JUNE 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to San Diego Marsh (4-3) took the loss Saturday against the Padres, allowing five runs on seven hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out three.

Impact Marsh has now dropped back-to-back starts, allowing five runs in each, after posting a 1.71 ERA in his previous five outings (26.1 innings). Overall, his ERA is up to 3.76 on the season with a 1.15 WHIP and 46:17 K:BB across 55 innings. The 25-year-old Marsh will look to get back on track in his next start, currently slated for next week at home versus the Mariners.

JUNE 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Collects fourth win Marsh (4-1) allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings to earn the win over the Tigers on Tuesday.

Impact Marsh completed six innings for just the second time this year, earning his second quality start in the process. He gave up a two-run triple to Matt Vierling and an RBI single to Colt Keith as the Tigers rallied in the fourth inning, but that was all of the damage. Marsh has limited opponents to one earned run or less in five of his eight starts this season, maintaining a strong 2.72 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 36:12 K:BB over 43 innings. He's projected to make his next start on the road in Minnesota.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

How an IL stint led to an improved fastball for Marsh SEATTLE -- Alec Marsh has come back from the injured list fast. Literally. On Wednesday, Marsh made his second start since returning from th...

MAY 16, 2024 • MLB.COM

Frazier's heroics, Marsh's pitching leads to late win over Angels ANAHEIM -- Were you really counting the Royals out? Down one run with a runner on first in the top of the ninth inning at Angel Stadium on F...

MAY 11, 2024 • MLB.COM

Making rehab start Sunday Marsh (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Impact Manager Matt Quatraro hinted Friday toward sending Marsh out on a rehab assignment, and the 25-year-old righty will now officially build back up with Omaha. Starting Sunday would put Marsh in line to return to Kansas City's rotation Friday against the Angels, though it's unclear if the Royals will want to keep him in the minors for multiple starts.

MAY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Royals place RHP Alec Marsh on 15-day IL The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Alec Marsh on the 15-day injured list Thursday, one day after he was struck in his throwing forea...

APRIL 25, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Royals put early revelation Alec Marsh on IL after taking a liner off his pitching elbow

The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Alec Marsh on the injured list Thursday after he took a 91 mph liner off his pitching elbow the previous night against the Blue Jays

APRIL 25, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alec Marsh and 4 relievers combined for a 6-hitter as the Royals beat the Blue Jays 3-2

Alec Marsh and four relievers combined for a six-hitter as the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 Wednesday night

APRIL 25, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marsh (forearm) exits after getting hit by comebacker KANSAS CITY -- Royals starter Alec Marsh exited in the top of the fifth inning of Wednesday night’s game against the Blue Jays after a 91.2...

APRIL 25, 2024 • MLB.COM

Royals' Alec Marsh hit on throwing arm by line drive, leaves in 5th against Blue Jays

Kansas City Royals right-hander Alec Marsh was hit on his throwing arm by a line drive, forcing him to leave in the fifth inning against Toronto on Wednesday night

APRIL 25, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Improves to 2-0 Marsh (2-0) earned the win over the Mets on Saturday, allowing four runs on five hits and one walk over five innings. He struck out two batters.

Impact The Mets got to Marsh for four runs in the first three innings, but he ended his day with a couple scoreless frames, and the Kansas City offense provided more than enough support to power him to the win. Marsh has allowed just one home run through three starts this season -- Pete Alonso's long ball Saturday -- and the right-hander has a serviceable 4.32 ERA and 1.08 WHIP despite only 10 strikeouts through 16.2 innings. He's firmly in the streaming mix but will make for a tough call next week in a projected home start against the Orioles.

APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in no-decision Marsh allowed three runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out three over 4.2 innings Sunday against the White Sox. He was not involved in the decision.

Impact Marsh was clean through three before the White Sox eventually broke through with two runs in the fourth and another in the fifth, leading to Marsh's exit from the game. The 26-year-old managed just five swings and misses on 78 pitches and will look to have a better showing his next time out, which currently lines up against the Mets on the road.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Marsh, Royals baffle O's Alec Marsh held the host Baltimore Orioles to two hits and one run across a career-high seven innings as the Kansas City Royals picked up th...

APRIL 3, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Alec Marsh throws 7 dominant innings, Maikel Garcia has 3 RBIs to lead Royals past Orioles 4-1

Alec Marsh pitched seven innings of two-hit ball, Maikel Garcia drove in three runs and the Kansas City Royals breezed past the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 on a wet, chilly night at Camd...

APRIL 3, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Favorite to open as fifth starter? Marsh could be considered the favorite to open the season as the Royals' fifth starter, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Jordan Lyles came into camp as the favorite for the gig but has been slowed by lower-back tightness. While Lyles is healthy now and slated to start Thursday's Cactus League game, he might not be built up enough to begin the season in the rotation. Meanwhile, Marsh has dazzled with a 1.93 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB over 14 spring innings. Daniel Lynch is also in the mix for the No. 5 spot.

MARCH 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Why Alec Marsh has newfound confidence entering second season with the KC Royals The Royals’ Alec Marsh has looked like a different pitcher this spring.

MARCH 17, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Takes loss in bulk relief Marsh (3-9) took the loss in Saturday's 5-2 loss against the Yankees. He allowed three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out six over 4.1 innings.

Impact The 25-year-old operated in his now-customary role of bulk reliever after opener Steven Cruz fired a scoreless first inning. Marsh surrendered two runs in the fourth and was charged with a third after his removal with one out in the sixth, giving New York the lead and handing the right-hander a loss. In five outings since becoming a full-time bulk reliever Sept. 8, Marsh went 3-1 with a 4.43 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 25:10 K:BB across 22.1 innings. He'll end his rookie campaign with a 3-9 record, 5.69 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 85:39 K:BB over 17 appearances (74.1 innings).

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Working behind opener again Marsh is scheduled to serve as a bulk reliever behind opener Steven Cruz in Saturday's home game against the Yankees, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Marsh hasn't started since Sept. 2, but he continues to make regular turns through the Kansas City rotation while pitching behind an opener. Serving as a bulk reliever has increased Marsh's fantasy appeal, as the rookie right-hander has scooped up wins in three of his last four outings while pitching to a 4.00 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 19:7 K:BB in 18 innings during that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE