CARLOS ESTÉVEZ NEWS

Picks up fourth save Estevez earned the save in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Twins, allowing a hit while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Estevez found himself in trouble, allowing a one-out single before hitting Harrison Bader with a pitch to put the tying and go-ahead runs on base. However, the right-hander would strike out Matt Wallner before inducing a groundout from Willi Castro to seal the Royals' one-run victory. While it hasn't always come easily, Estevez has converted four of Kansas City's five save chances this year while allowing one earned run on three hits and four walks in his first six innings.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Witt Jr. hits tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh as the Royals beat the Twins 3-2

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Thursday

4 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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2 DAYS AGO

Shaky in third save Estevez picked up the save in Monday's 4-2 win against the Twins, allowing one run on a hit and a walk. He struck out one.

Impact For the second consecutive day, Estevez was called upon for a save chance, however, unlike Sunday, this outing was not clean. After inducing a flyout to open the ninth, the right-hander allowed three of the next four batters to reach, including Harrison Bader knocking an RBI single. Estevez then generated a groundball to wrap his 23-pitch outing. The 32-year-old remains the preferred closer in Kansas City but does not have much room for error with Lucas Erceg lurking.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Isbel goes 3 for 4 with a home run as the Royals beat the Twins 4-2

Kyle Isbel went 3 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs, Michael Lorenzen allowed one run in six innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects second save Estevez secured the save in Sunday's 4-1 win against the Orioles, pitching a clean inning with a strikeout.

Impact After blowing a save in his last outing Wednesday against Milwaukee, Estevez righted the ship with this performance, retiring the side succinctly on nine pitches. The offseason addition continues to be the main saves source in Kansas City over Lucas Erceg, as Estevez has entered the ninth in all three save chances for the Royals.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Collects second save Estevez secured the save in Sunday's 4-1 win against the Orioles, pitching a clean inning with a strikeout.

Impact After blowing a save in his last outing Wednesday against Milwaukee, Estevez righted the ship with this performance, retiring the side succinctly on nine pitches. The offseason addition continues to be the main saves source in Kansas City over Lucas Erceg, as Estevez has entered the ninth in all three save chances for the Royals.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bubic takes a shutout into the seventh to pitch Royals past Orioles 4-1

Kris Bubic took a shutout into the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals won their first series of the season with a 4-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brice Turang seals win for Brewers in 11th inning with walk-off bunt

Brice Turang dropped a perfect bunt to score Oliver Dunn in the 11th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Wed...

APRIL 2

Blows save in 10th inning Estevez was charged with the blown save Wednesday against the Brewers after he allowed an unearned run on a hit and two walks during the 10th inning. He struck out one.

Impact The right-hander was called upon for the bottom of the 10th inning with a 2-1 lead, but he quickly blew the save as leadoff man Jackson Chourio brought home the designated runner with a double. A balk and two intentional walks then loaded the bases with no outs, but Estevez successfully navigated the tightrope and retired the next three batters to force an 11th inning. The 32-year-old has recorded the Royals' lone save through seven games and has yet to allow an earned run in three appearances this year. Estevez is currently the lead man for saves in Kansas City, though setup man Lucas Erceg should also see some opportunities.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up save vs. Guardians Estevez (save) threw one inning Saturday against the Guardians, earning the save and striking out one batter.

Impact Nursing a one-run lead, Estevez walked Kyle Manzardo on five pitches to open the bottom of the ninth inning, but settled down to retire the next three batters he faced, preserving the 4-3 Kansas City win. Estevez should see the bulk of the save chances for the Royals, though setup man, Lucas Erceg, is also a quality candidate for saves.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

The story behind closer Carlos Estevez's save celebration that baffled Royals broadcasters Carlos Estevez’s Dragon Ball Z save celebration was unfamiliar to the Royals broadcasters.

MARCH 30 • KANSASCITY.COM

Garcia's homer and Witt's go-ahead RBI double lead Royals past Guardians 4-3

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning four batters after Maikel Garcia tied it with a homer to help lead the Kansas City Royals over the Cleveland Guardian...

MARCH 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals preseason capsule: Bobby Witt Jr. again the key to playoff run Kansas City Royals2024 record: 86-76 (2nd place, AL Central)He gone: RHP Brady Singer.New faces: RHP Carlos Estevez, INF Jonathan India, OF...

MARCH 15 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Makes spring debut Estevez (back) made his first appearance of spring training Friday, giving up one unearned run and two hits over an inning. "I feel great," Estevez told MLB.com. "Everything is goi...

Impact Estevez has been slowed in camp by lower-back tightness but Royals say they are confident he'll be ready for Opening Day. He'll make six appearances between major league and minor league games barring any setbacks before spring training ends, according to MLB. Estevez is expected to be the primary closer for the Royals with Lucas Erceg also getting some save chances.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

New Royals closer Carlos Estévez to make spring training debut on Friday

New Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estévez is to make his spring training debut on Friday after throwing live batting practice this week.

MARCH 12

Cactus League debut Friday Estevez (back) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut Friday against the Angels, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Estevez has been slowed in camp by lower-back tightness but has been throwing off a mound without issue for several days and is nearly ready to test things out in a game setting. The 32-year-old is expected to have enough time to get ready for Opening Day and projects to open the season as the Royals' closer.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Royals $13 Million Veteran Outfielder Listed As Team's Worst Contract The Kansas City Royals were busy this offseason, signing Michael Wacha, Carlos Estevez and Michael Lorenzen to beef up their pitching staff....

MARCH 12 • SI.COM

Live BP on tap Estevez (back) is scheduled to throw a live bullpen session Tuesday before potentially making his Cactus League debut Friday against the Angels, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact The veteran right-hander has been brought along slowly during the first half of camp due to lower-back tightness, but he's now ramping up his throwing program and is on the cusp of game action. Assuming everything goes well this week, Estevez should be able to make a few spring appearances and be ready for Opening Day.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing in bullpen sessions Estevez (back) said he threw his "best bullpen" yet in Thursday's session and is scheduled for another Saturday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Estevez has been dealing with mild lower-back tightness, which has prevented him from making a spring training appearance. The expected primary closer for the Royals still has some work to do before he can take the mound in a live game.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing lower-back tightness Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Thursday that Estevez has not appeared in a Cactus League game because of mild lower-back tightness, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Estevez was able to throw off a mound Wednesday and felt good. Quatraro believes there's still plenty of time for Estevez to appear in "6-to-7 outings later in camp." Signed to a two-year, $20.2 million contract in January, Estevez is the perceived favorite to serve as the Royals' closer. If Estevez is not physically ready or the Royals want to go in another direction at closer, Lucas Erceg would be the next man up.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Angels announce deals with pitcher Kenley Jansen and veteran infielder Yoán Moncada

The Los Angeles Angels announced a $10 million, one-year contract with veteran right-hander Kenley Jansen and a $5 million, one-year deal with veteran infielder Yoán Moncada on Sat...

FEBRUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carlos Estévez finalizes a $22 million, 2-year contract with the Kansas City Royals

Carlos Estévez has joined Kansas City’s bullpen, finalizing a $22 million, two-year contract with the Royals

FEBRUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals agree with RHP Carlos Estévez on 2-year, $22M deal, person familiar with deal tells AP

The Royals and reliever Carlos Estévez have agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday night

JANUARY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signing with Kansas City Estevez agreed to a contract with the Royals on Wednesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The financial details of the deal have yet to be disclosed. Estevez is coming off the best season of his career, finishing 2024 with a 2.45 ERA and 0.91 WHIP through 55 innings while converting 26 saves between the Angels and Phillies. Now in Kansas City, the 32-year-old righty is likely to take over as the Royals' primary closer, which would push Lucas Erceg into a setup role.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE