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Royals place left-hander Daniel Lynch on injured list with shoulder strain

The Kansas City Royals put left-hander Daniel Lynch on the injured list with a strained shoulder before their game Wednesday night against the Detroit Tigers

JULY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back to IL with shoulder strain Lynch was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a left shoulder strain.

Impact It's the same injury which cost him the first two months of the season. Lynch had authored three quality starts in four tries prior to struggling Tuesday versus the Tigers (although he did get the win) and it appears he might have been pitching compromised. It's not clear at this point how long he might be on the shelf.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'I'm really proud': The story behind Daniel Lynch's Kansas City Royals jersey change Royals pitcher Daniel Lynch changed the name on the back of his jersey to honor the “most influential people in my life.”

JULY 19, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Struggles in win Lynch (3-4) earned the win Tuesday, allowing five runs on six hits and two walks over five innings in an 11-10 victory over Detroit. He struck out three.

Impact Lynch struggled with the long ball Tuesday, surrendering a two-run home run to Spencer Torkelson in the first inning and then being tagged again by Torkelson in the fifth for a three-run homer. Despite Torkelson's efforts, Lynch managed to pick up the victory, his third in five starts. During that stretch (29 innings), Lynch owns a 3.72 ERA and a 14:9 K:BB. He's tentatively scheduled for a road meeting against the Yankers for his next start.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck with loss in quality start Lynch (2-4) took the loss Friday, giving up three runs on six hits and a walk over six innings as the Royals fell 3-0 to the Guardians. He struck out three.

Impact The quality start was the third in Lynch's last four outings, but he got no help from a Kansas City offense that managed only two hits all night. The southpaw has a 2.63 ERA and 1.04 WHIP over that four-start stretch, but an 11:7 K:BB in 24 innings puts a damper on his fantasy appeal heading into the second half of the season.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Holds off Dodgers for victory Lynch (2-3) earned the win over the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four batters over five innings.

Impact Kansas City staked Lynch to a 5-0 lead after one inning, but he gave three of those runs back in the second. However, Los Angeles didn't score against him again, and the southpaw managed to finish five frames despite needing 108 pitched to do so. The victory was the second in three starts for Lynch after he failed to notch a win over his first four outings. He's been solid over his past three starts, posting a 2.00 ERA and 1.00 WHIP despite an unappetizing 8:6 K:BB over 18 innings.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limits Rays to one run Lynch allowed one run on six hits and a walk while striking out two over six innings Sunday against the Rays. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact The one run against Lynch came from a solo blast off the bat of Jose Siri in the third. The other five hits Lynch gave up all went for singles. He did register nine whiffs but had under five strikeouts for the fourth consecutive start. He's now allowed three earned runs or less in five of six starts this year and stands at a 3.96 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 24L10 K:BB over 36.1 innings. Lynch will hope to get back in the win column next weekend when the Dodgers come to town.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks Detroit for first win Lynch (1-3) earned the win Tuesday, allowing just one hit and two walks over seven scoreless innings against the Tigers. He struck out two.

Impact Lynch was superb Tuesday, one-hitting the Tigers for seven innings to tally the win. It was quite a bounce-back performance from Lynch after he surrendered seven runs and four homers in his last start against the Reds. The 26-year-old left-hander lowered his ERA to 4.45 with a 1.19 WHIP and 22:9 K:BB across five starts (30.1 innings) this season. Lynch is currently in line for a tough road matchup with the Rays in his next outing.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'He attacked': Lynch allows one hit over seven scoreless DETROIT -- It didn’t take long Tuesday night for Royals starter Daniel Lynch and catcher Salvador Perez to get in a groove and start rolling...

JUNE 21, 2023 • MLB.COM

Daniel Lynch, Royals baffle Tigers Daniel Lynch gave up only one hit in seven innings while recording his first victory of the season as the Kansas City Royals blanked the hos...

JUNE 21, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Lynch holds the Tigers to 1 hit in 7 innings as the struggling Royals win 1-0

Daniel Lynch allowed one hit over seven innings for his first major league win in almost 11 months, and the struggling Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 1-0

JUNE 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Surrenders season-high seven runs Lynch (0-3) took the loss Wednesday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and two walks over seven innings against Cincinnati. He struck out three.

Impact Lynch missed the first two months of the season with a strained left shoulder but was solid through his first three starts (16.1 innings), posting a 4.41 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 17:5 K:BB. However, he fell flat versus Cincinnati and gave up four home runs, recording season-worst marks in runs allowed and strikeouts. The left-hander did complete seven innings Wednesday for the first time this year and continues to be efficient in that regard (23.1 innings through four starts). Despite his struggles, Lynch figures to remain in the starting rotation until either Brad Keller (shoulder) or Ryan Yarbrough (head) is activated off the injured list.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss despite quality start Lynch (0-2) took the loss Friday, allowing three runs on eight hits and one walk over six innings. He struck out four.

Impact Lynch made his third start of the season Friday after missing almost two months due to a strained left shoulder he suffered in the spring. The left-hander threw 58 of his 88 pitches for strikes, while inducing an impressive 15 swinging strikes on the evening. Lynch has now gone at least five innings in all three of his starts, and has yet to allow more than three earned runs in any outing. He is tentatively lined up to face the Reds next week.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How Lynch's brother helped him toss a quality start BALTIMORE -- Before Friday’s game, Royals starter Daniel Lynch had a shadow. His brother, Will, was able to follow and watch Daniel get to t...

JUNE 10, 2023 • MLB.COM

Up-and-down outing Saturday Lynch (0-1) took the loss Saturday, allowing five runs (three earned) on six hits and one walk over five innings in a 6-4 loss to Colorado. He struck out seven.

Impact Lynch was strong outside of a nightmare first inning where all five runs were scored against him, allowing just three hits over his final four frames. After suffering a strained left shoulder in Spring Training and missing early portions of the season, Lynch owns a 4.35 ERA and 1.45 WHIP over 10.1 innings through two starts. Though Lynch boasts a massive 11.32 K/9, he has faced off against two of MLB's worst offenses (Washington and Colorado) and may have a tougher time in his next two starts, where he will take on the Orioles in Baltimore and the Angels at home.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two runs in no-decision Lynch allowed two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six over 5.1 innings Sunday against the Nationals. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Lynch had a pretty successful season debut. He stretched out to 95 pitches in the outing and induced 14 whiffs. He blanked the Nationals through the first three innings but ran into some trouble in the fourth. Lynch allowed three straight hits and a walk but was able to strike out the next two batters to escape with just allowing two runs. The Royals figure to give Lynch a run in the rotation as long as he can stay healthy and he'll line up for a home matchup against the Rockies next weekend.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated for season debut The Royals reinstated Lynch (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Nationals.

Impact Lynch will be making his 2023 debut for the big club after he missed just under two months to begin the season while recovering from the left shoulder strain he suffered late in the Cactus League slate. The southpaw steadily built up his pitch count over five minor-league rehab outings and delivered his sharpest effort to date in his most recent start with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday, when he struck out five over six scoreless frames. Lynch tossed 61 pitches in that outing, so he could have a light workload restriction in place as he slots back into the big-league rotation Sunday.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lined up for Sunday start Lynch (shoulder) appears lined up to join the Royals' rotation Sunday versus the Nationals, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kansas City is currently listing a TBA for that Sunday start, but Lynch looks like an excellent candidate to fill it after delivering six scoreless innings in his latest rehab outing this past Tuesday with Triple-A Omaha. The 26-year-old southpaw was poised to be part of the Opening Day rotation before he suffered a left shoulder strain in late March. Lynch compiled a 5.32 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 177:83 K:BB across his first 199.2 major-league innings between 2021-2022.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making another rehab start Lynch (shoulder) is making another rehab start with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact Lynch had been mentioned as a possibility to start for the Royals on Tuesday against the Tigers, but that's now out the window as he gets another tune-up in the minors. He could return as soon as Sunday at home versus the Nationals or perhaps early next week in St. Louis. Kansas City has yet to announce who Tuesday's starter will be, but Mike Mayers could be a candidate to start or serve as a bulk reliever.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out eight in rehab outing Lynch (shoulder) made his fourth rehab start last Wednesday at Triple-A Omaha, covering 3.2 innings and allowing five earned runs on nine hits and zero walks while striking out eig...

Impact Though Lynch didn't have the best results in terms of run prevention, his 8:0 K:BB was a welcome sight, and he was also able to build up to 85 pitches (56 strikes), despite failing to escape the fourth inning. The Royals haven't commented on Lynch's next step, but he looks as though he could be ready to return from the 15-day injured list this week to provide a fresh arm for an injury-laden rotation. Kansas City has only confirmed its starters for Monday (Brady Singer) and Wednesday (Zack Greinke) during its upcoming three-game series versus the Tigers, so Lynch could be a candidate to fill the open spot Tuesday.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Needs one more rehab start Lynch (shoulder) will make another rehab start with Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lynch stretched out to 73 pitches in his latest rehab start, but it appears he'll need one more outing in the minors before joining the big-league roster. Assuming all goes well Wednesday, the southpaw could be an option to make his major-league season debut at some point during next week's home series versus the Tigers.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in latest rehab start Lynch (shoulder) covered five innings and gave up two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out two Friday in a rehab start for Triple-A Omaha.

Impact In the third start of his rehab assignment and his second in a row at Omaha, Lynch built up to 73 pitches and threw 51 strikes. The Royals haven't outlined Lynch's next step, but based on his pitch count in addition to how he performed Friday, he looks ready to return from the 15-day injured list. He could be an option for the big-league rotation as soon as Wednesday's game in San Diego.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Covers 3.1 innings in rehab start Lynch (shoulder) made a rehab start Sunday for Triple-A Omaha, covering 3.1 scoreless innings while allowing three hits and two walks and striking out three.

Impact After tossing 2.1 innings and 59 pitches in his first rehab outing last Tuesday for Double-A Northwest Arkansas, Lynch built up to 72 pitches (42 strikes) in his second start while moving up to the Royals' top affiliate. The southpaw looks like he could be ready to return from the 15-day injured list to rejoin the big-league rotation as soon as this Friday in Milwaukee. Ryan Yarbrough is tentatively lined up to start that day, but he exited his start Sunday after being struck in the face by a line drive and could be headed to the IL.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making start at Triple-A Lynch (shoulder) is scheduled to make a rehab start for Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Impact Lynch struck out six and allowed two runs on four hits and a walk in 2.1 innings with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Tuesday. He's expected to build up to somewhere between 65 and 75 pitches. It's unclear if he'll remain with Omaha for one more appearance or rejoin the Royals if Sunday's start goes well.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Lynch (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Friday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lynch said he feels "healthy and ready to go" after his bullpen session. He allowed two earned runs in his first rehab start with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Tuesday, but he also struck out six batters across 2.1 innings. The 26-year-old southpaw is scheduled to make another rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Omaha and throw somewhere between 65 and 75 pitches.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE