GREG HOLLAND NEWS

Posts fourth hold Holland pitched a perfect eighth inning with no strikeouts to earn a hold in Wednesday's 6-4 win over Milwaukee.

Impact The 35-year-old has settled down a bit in May after a tumultuous April. In his last seven outings, Holland has a 2.70 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and two holds. Manager Mike Matheny continues to operate with a committee at closer -- Holland (two saves, four holds) has often played second fiddle to Josh Staumont (five saves, two holds) this year. Scott Barlow and Wade Davis also remain in the mix.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Royals pounce on Brewers bullpen in 6-4 win for 2-game sweep

Jorge Soler hit a slump-busting homer to tie the game, Nicky Lopez bunted home the go-ahead run and Kansas City beat Milwaukee 6-4 on Wednesday night

MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs hold Sunday Holland allowed a hit and three walks with two strikeouts in 1.2 innings to earn a hold in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the White Sox.

Impact The right-hander was shaky but effective in relief of starter Brady Singer. Holland's effort was wasted in the end, as Wade Davis gave up two runs in the ninth inning to blow the save. The 35-year-old Holland owns a 4.30 ERA, 1.91 WHIP and 18:12 K:BB across 14.2 innings. He's picked up two saves, three holds, a blown save and a 2-1 record in 15 outings as Kansas City has deployed a closer-by-committee approach in 2021.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still struggling early in season Holland surrendered two runs on three hits and struck out one over one inning in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Holland last recorded a save April 18. He had pitched four straight innings without being charged with a run entering Sunday, but he faltered in the seventh inning against the White Sox. Holland sports a 5.25 ERA, 1.92 WHIP and 13:8 K:BB in 12 innings this season. The Royals have lost eight straight games, so save chances haven't come up lately. Manager Mike Matheny might hesitate to call on Holland the next time there's a lead to protect in the ninth given the reliever's inconsistent pitching so far. However, Josh Staumont has has given up four earned runs over his past two outings, so Holland may not be entirely out of the running for save chances.

MAY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago in action against Kansas City following Keuchel's strong performance

Chicago looks to follow up a dominant outing by Wednesday starter Dallas Keuchel

MAY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes blown save Holland was charged with a blown save against Cleveland on Tuesday, allowing three inherited runners to score while allowing one hit and striking out two.

Impact Holland entered a one-out, bases loaded sixth inning in relief of starter Mike Minor. An unfortunate fielding error by Nicky Lopez allowed two runs to score, followed by a game-tying RBI single by Harold Ramirez. All three runs were charged to Minor, leaving Holland with his first blown save of the season. The 35-year-old has had a rough season so far, compiling a 4.09 ERA and 1.82 WHIP with two saves as he continues to battle for ninth-inning duties.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ramirez, Bauers help Indians rally for 7-3 win over Royals

Harold Ramirez hit a go-ahead double in the eighth, pinch-hitter Jake Bauers added a two-run homer later in the inning and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3

MAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Civale, Indians to face Lynch, Royals

The Indians will start Aaron Civale on Monday while the Royals are expected to counter with Daniel Lynch

MAY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records hold Monday Holland pitched a scoreless eighth inning with one hit and two strikeouts to earn a hold in Monday's 3-2 win over the Tigers.

Impact Holland was effective in his outing, but it's notable that he didn't work in the ninth inning. Closing duties went to Josh Staumont for the second straight save opportunity. The 35-year-old Holland has struggled a bit in 2021 with a 5.63 ERA, 2.13 WHIP and 8:7 K:BB across eight innings. He's picked up two saves, two holds and a 2-1 record in eight appearances. Manager Mike Matheny will likely continue to use a committee approach to the closer role until one reliever takes control of the job. Wade Davis and Scott Barlow are also in the mix for high-leverage work.

APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Full of surprises: Royals own best AL record, sweep Tigers

Jarrod Dyson doubled and scored the go-ahead run in the fifth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 to complete a four-game sweep on the road for the first...

APRIL 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Singer sharp, and unearned run lifts Royals over Tigers 2-1

Brady Singer pitched seven impressive innings, and the Kansas City Royals took advantage of some defensive sloppiness by Detroit in a 2-1 victory over the Tigers

APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinstated from injured list Holland (undisclosed) was reinstated from the injured list Saturday.

Impact Holland was placed on the injured list for an unspecified reason Friday, but he'll return just one day later. The right-hander should be the favorite for save chances once again now that he's available. Holland has converted on both of his save opportunities this year but has posted a 6.43 ERA and 2.29 WHIP in seven innings.

APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured list Holland was placed on the injured list for an unspecified reason Friday.

Impact Holland gave up three runs in two-thirds of an inning during a relief appearance Tuesday, and he'll now be forced to miss time. The fact that the Royals didn't provide an injury designation for Holland suggests that he could be on the COVID-19 injured list. If that's the case, he'll be eligible to return once he clears the league's health and safety protocols as long as he hasn't tested positive for the virus. Brad Brach's contract was selected in a corresponding move, while Wade Davis and Scott Barlow could see save chances in Holland's absence.

APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sloppy in non-save situation Holland gave up three runs on three hits and a walk with one strikeout in two-thirds of an inning in Tuesday's 14-7 loss the Rays.

Impact This was an impromptu bullpen game for the Royals. Holland began the ninth inning, but allowed homers to Mike Zunino and Austin Meadows before infielder Hanser Alberto took the mound to get the final out. Through seven innings, Holland has a 6.43 ERA, 2.29 WHIP and 6:7 K:BB. He's logged two saves, a hold and a 2-1 record in seven appearances.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notches second save Holland picked up his second save of the season after tossing a scoreless ninth inning Sunday against the Blue Jays. He struck out one.

Impact Holland entered the ninth with a two-run lead and didn't have problems slamming the door on an anemic Blue Jays offense that went 2-for-30 with eight strikeouts as a team. The veteran reliever struck out Randal Grichuk and later retired Rowdy Tellez on a flyout and Alejandro Kirk on a popout to end the game, needing just 13 pitches (seven strikes) to get the job done. Holland is 2-for-2 in save opportunities this season.

APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Perez's 2-run shot gives Royals 2-0 win over Blue Jays

Salvador Perez hit a two-run homer off Toronto reliever T

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects win in nightcap Holland (2-1) picked up the win in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays after throwing a perfect seventh inning.

Impact He kept the Jays off the board on 14 pitches (nine strikes), working around a Hanser Alberto throwing error, and Holland was rewarded when Salvador Perez walked it off with a solo shot. Holland has a 3.38 ERA and shaky 4:6 K:BB through 5.1 innings, but he remains in the late-inning mix for Kansas City and has one save and one hold in addition to his two wins.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Royals earn doubleheader split with Jays on Perez's walk-off

The Kansas City Royals and Toronto Blue Jays got wildly different yet equally effective pitching performances in splitting their day-night doubleheader on Saturday

APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Narrowly escapes with save Holland earned the save against the Angels on Tuesday, pitching 1.1 scoreless innings and yielding two hits along with one walk while striking out two.

Impact Holland came on to protect a one-run lead with two outs and a runner on third base in the top of the eighth frame, striking out John Jay to end the threat. He walked a tightrope in the ninth, however, allowing two of the first three batters to reach base to set up a showdown with Mike Trout. Holland got Trout to strike out on six pitches, but he subsequently walked Albert Pujols to load the bases. He then bounced a ball to the next hitter (Jared Walsh), but the ball struck Walsh and caromed toward catcher Salvador Perez, who narrowly picked off David Fletcher at third base to cap the contest. Despite the tenuous finish, Holland had some big moments in the outing to earn his first save.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Royals C Perez ends game with pickoff, KC beats Angels 3-2

Royals catcher Salvador Perez picked David Fletcher off third with the bases loaded for the final out in the ninth inning, helping the Kansas City Royals beat Shohei Ohtani and the...

APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs win with two scoreless innings Holland (1-1) pitched two scoreless innings and allowed two walks to earn the win in Sunday's extra-inning victory over the White Sox.

Impact Holland entered the game after Jesse Hahn failed to record an out in the eighth inning. The 35-year-old Holland proceeded to throw 15 of his 26 pitches for strikes over two innings of work, and he became the pitcher of record when Michael Taylor scored on an error in the 10th. Sunday was Holland's first scoreless outing of the year. He's allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and five walks while striking out two in three innings this season. He has no saves and one hold in three outings.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Royals rally past White Sox for wild 4-3 win in 10 innings

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APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Woeful outing Wednesday Holland (0-1) gave up two runs on three hits and a walk while fanning one in just one-third of an inning Wednesday against the Indians. He was tagged with the loss.

Impact Holland was absolutely dreadful Wednesday, as four of the first five batters he faced reached base and that resulted in him being lifted before facing Josh Naylor. Holland has given up three runs (two earned) in one inning of work across his first two appearances of the season, and while he is enduring a slow start to the season, he remains the favorite to take the mound on save opportunities going forward.

APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland Indians’ Jose Ramirez finally draws a bead on Kansas City’s Greg Holland The longer Jose Ramirez stays "hitterish," to borrow a word from Terry Francona, the better off the Indians will be.

APRIL 8, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

'Pen falters after Junis' impressive start The Royals' bullpen, which has been lights-out to start the season, ran into trouble by the name of José Ramírez on Wednesday afternoon. Cle...

APRIL 7, 2021 • MLB.COM