DANIEL LYNCH NEWS

Strikes out six in rehab start Lynch (shoulder) covered 2.1 innings and struck out six while allowing two earned runs on four hits and one walk in his first rehab start Tuesday for Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

Impact Lynch has resided on the Royals' 15-day injured list all season with a left shoulder strain, so his appearance Tuesday was his first at any level during the 2023 campaign. Aside from serving up a two-run, two-out home run in the second inning, Lynch was generally sharp while tossing 59 pitches (37 strikes) in the outing. He'll likely need one or two more rehab starts to build his pitch count up to the 75-to-90 range before he's cleared to rejoin the big-league rotation.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opening rehab assignment Tuesday Lynch (shoulder) is scheduled to make his first rehab start Tuesday with Double-A Northwest Arkansas, Josh Vernier of 610 Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Since Lynch has been on the 15-day injured list all season with a strained rotator cuff, he could need around 3-to-4 rehab starts to get stretched back out for a spot in the big-league rotation. If Lynch avoids any setbacks with his shoulder Tuesday, he'll likely move up to Triple-A Omaha next weekend for his second rehab outing.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for bullpen session Lynch (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday in Arizona, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lynch was placed on the 15-day injured list March 30 due to a strained rotator cuff, but he's seemingly trending in the right direction. It's unclear whether this is his first bullpen since suffering the injury, but the next steps in his rehab should become more clear following Tuesday's session.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured list Lynch (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

Impact The left-hander suffered a shoulder strain last week and will be sidelined for at least the first few weeks of the season. Lynch was shut down from throwing for 7-to-10 days, so he's poised to be re-evaluated in the near future.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bound for IL with shoulder strain Lynch is expected to land on the injured list after being diagnosed with a left shoulder strain, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lynch suffered the injury during the Royals' Cactus League game against the Padres on Thursday. He will be shut down for 7-10 days before being re-evaluated. The injury opens up a spot in Kansas City's rotation, with Kris Bubic being the most likely candidate to fill it.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game early Lynch was removed from Kansas City's Cactus League game against San Diego on Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lynch seemed to know something was wrong immediately after throwing a pitch, pointing at his shoulder and motioning for a trainer to come onto the field. The team will look at his shoulder and provide further updates, but early signs are not reassuring for the 26-year-old lefty.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Working on simplifying game Lynch has made small changes in the offeseason to simplify his mechanics on the mound, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lynch said he wanted to do something small and simple after feeling a disconnect between his performance in bullpen sessions and in games. Rogers adds the southpaw is looking to differentiate his curveball and his slider. He struggled with the curve -- opposing hitters tagged him for a .471 batting average and a .529 slugging percentage off that pitch, though he threw it only 5.1 percent of the time. Lynch is in the mix for a rotation spot this spring, and how he performs during camp will likely determine if he begins the year in Kansas City or at Triple-A Omaha.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lynch working on simple things this spring SURPRISE, Ariz. -- When creating his plan for the offseason, Royals starter Daniel Lynch kept coming back to the disconnect he kept feeling...

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • MLB.COM

Lynch's night unravels in 'frustrating' end to season CLEVELAND -- With a bunt hit and a broken-bat single in the fifth inning on Tuesday night, the Guardians had the momentum on their side agai...

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • MLB.COM

Allows 11 baserunners in loss Lynch (4-13) took the loss Tuesday in Cleveland, allowing five runs on eight hits, two walks and a hit batsman while striking out two in 4.2 innings.

Impact Lynch held the Guardians scoreless through the first four innings despite allowing six baserunners. Things caught up to him in the fifth as five hits led to five runs, including a two-out, two-run homer by Owen Miller. All in all, 11 of the 24 batters he faced reached safely. Lynch finishes his first full season in the big leagues with a 5.13 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 122:52 K:BB in 131.2 innings.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

KC Royals' Daniel Lynch victimized by 5-run 5th inning in loss at Cleveland Guardians The left-hander tossed four scoreless to begin his final start of the season.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Quantrill stays unbeaten at home, Guardians down Royals 5-3

Cal Quantrill finished the regular season unbeaten at home, improving to 14-0 in his career at Progressive Field after Owen Miller hit a two-run homer to send the Cleveland Guardia...

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland Guardians host the Kansas City Royals Tuesday

The Cleveland Guardians take on the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardians host the Royals for the season opener

The Cleveland Guardians host the Kansas City Royals for the season opener

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss despite strong effort Lynch (4-12) allowed two earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out four across six innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Tigers.

Impact Lynch managed to complete six innings for only the fourth time this season, and for the first time since Aug. 17 -- a span of six starts. He tallied 13 swinging strikes on 101 total pitches, and his only blemish came on a two-run home run by Miguel Cabrera in the first inning. Lynch owns a 4.96 ERA and a 120:50 K:BB across 127 frames for the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Cabrera hits 507th homer, Tigers beat Royals 2-1

Miguel Cabrera hit his 507th home run, Detroit got nine innings from its bullpen and the Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Castro has 2 late singles, Tigers beat Royals 4-3 in 10

Harold Castro singled in the winning run with two outs in the 10th inning after tying it with a two-run single in the eighth in the Detroit Tigers’ 4-3 victory over the Kansas City...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allows two in no-decision Lynch did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk over four innings against Minnesota. He struck out three.

Impact Lynch allowed an RBI single from outfielder Matt Wallner to get the Twins on the board in the second inning, but Wallner's RBI double in the fourth wasn't earned as it was preceded by a Minnesota fielding error. The lefty has not impressed in his last seven starts, posting a 6.48 ERA and 1.77 WHIP over 33.1 innings. Furthermore, the 25-year-old has allowed two homers or more in four of his last nine outings.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals bullpen clutch in holding off fast-fading Twins 5-2

MJ Melendez homered for the second straight day and the Royals bullpen pitched five innings of two-hit ball, helping Kansas City beat the fast-fading Minnesota Twins 5-2

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Melendez, Perez lead Royals to 5-4 comeback win over Twins

MJ Melendez hit a two-run homer, Salvador Perez drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out double in the seventh inning, and the Royals held off the fading Twins 5-4 to open their fi...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fans eight in loss Lynch (4-11) took the loss against Minnesota on Thursday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out eight batters over five innings.

Impact All three runs against Lynch came via the long ball, as Carlos Correa launched a solo shot in the first inning and Nick Gordon swatted a two-run homer in the second. Lynch didn't allow a run over his final three frames, but the Royals were able to provide him with only two runs of support. On a positive note, the southpaw racked up 16 swinging strikes and finished with eight punchouts -- his most since June 17. He's struggled to a 5.15 ERA this season, and the long ball has been a problem of late, as Lynch has allowed multiple homers in all three of his September starts.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lynch feeling 'a lot of frustration' after tough outing MINNEAPOLIS -- On his 96th and final pitch Thursday night, Daniel Lynch reared back for a 97 mph heater, striking out Twins third baseman Gi...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • MLB.COM

Twins look to sweep series against the Royals

The Minnesota Twins face the Kansas City Royals looking to sweep their three-game series

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gray sharp for 7, Arraez exits early as Twins blank Royals

Sonny Gray cruised through seven sharp innings and the Minnesota Twins, despite losing AL batting leader Luis Arraez to an early injury, beat the Kansas City Royals 4-0

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eric Haase homers twice, Tigers beat Royals 10-2

Eric Haase hit two solo homers, Jeimer Candelario had a three-run shot and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 10-2 on Friday night

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS