JACKSON KOWAR NEWS

Summoned from Triple-A The Royals recalled Kowar from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Impact Kowar will provide the Royals with a multi-inning option out of the bullpen after Kansas City demoted lefty Foster Griffin to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Over his 12 starts with Omaha this season, Kowar has turned in a 6.34 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 62:23 K:BB across 55.1 innings.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remarkable rookie Kwan delivers again, Guardians beat Royals

Steven Kwan kept up an historic start to his big league career with a bases-loaded triple, Oscar Mercado added a two-run homer and the Cleveland Guardians beat Kansas City 10-7 to...

APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals option Kowar to Triple-A KANSAS CITY -- A day after Jackson Kowar struggled in another Major League outing for the Royals, the club optioned the right-hander to Trip...

APRIL 11, 2022 • MLB.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Kowar was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kowar got lit up for seven runs after entering out of the bullpen during Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Guardians, giving up 11 hits and walking one while striking out four over 3.1 innings. Manager Mike Matheny said that the 25-year-old will be a part of the starting rotation with Triple-A Omaha moving forward. In a corresponding move, Joel Payamps will rejoin the big-league club following an absence due to a family emergency.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On Opening Day roster Kowar was awarded a spot on the Opening Day roster Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact The first-round pick from 2018 got his first taste of big-league action last season, but he struggled with an 11.27 ERA and 2.08 WHIP across nine appearances spanning 30.1 innings. He didn't have the best spring either, allowing four runs on eight hits and three walks through seven innings. Kowar will be able to log multi-inning assignments, though with Carlos Hernandez in the rotation, it's expected Kowar will operate out of the bullpen to begin the year.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in first spring start Kowar allowed a run of three hits and struck out four over two innings in Sunday's 11-10 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact The decrease in walks is the most encouraging takeaway here -- Kowar issued 20 free passes in 30.1 major-league innings last season. He struggled to an 11.27 ERA and 2.08 WHIP with the Royals last season, but he posted a strong 3.46 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 80.2 innings with Triple-A Omaha. Kowar is competing for a back-end spot in the rotation during spring training, though he may begin the year in Omaha if the Royals opt to carry five starters early on.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kowar makes strides in strong spring outing SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Royals right-hander Jackson Kowar would have preferred not to get to a 3-0 count against D-backs prospect Alek Thomas, ra...

MARCH 20, 2022 • MLB.COM

Royals sign RHP Greinke to $13M contract for 2022

The Kansas City Royals signed six-time All-Star pitcher Zack Greinke to a $13 million contract for this season Wednesday, reuniting the left-hander with the club that drafted him i...

MARCH 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals hope youth yields edge through condensed spring camp

The Kansas CIty Royals open their long-awaited spring camp in Arizona on Monday with a somewhat unexpected edge over just about every other team in baseball: youth

MARCH 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals end-of-season mailbag, Part I: How to evaluate Jackson Kowar, Cal Eldred, Jorge Soler and more Answering Royals questions about the young starting pitching, coaching staff, player development and more.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Royals look to progress made by youngsters for optimism

The Kansas City Royals can look back upon their first full post-pandemic season in one of two very different ways

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charged with loss in season finale Kowar (0-6) allowed five runs on five hits and a walk while striking out six in four innings to take the loss against the Twins on Sunday.

Impact Kowar gave up four runs in the top of the first inning before recording an out, but he settled down later in his outing and retired nine consecutive batters across the next three innings. However, he was forced to finish the season with his fourth loss in his last five appearances. The right-hander made nine appearances (eight starts) during his first major-league season and recorded an 11.27 ERA and 2.08 WHIP in 30.1 innings.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Buxton, Polanco HR, Twins top Royals; Perez tied for HR lead

Byron Buxton and Jorge Polanco hit homers and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 in their final game of the season

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kowar hit hard early, Perez doesn't homer as Kansas City Royals lose season finale Jackson Kowar gave up five in the first before pitching three more scoreless innings. Salvador Perez finished tied for Royals home run recor...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kowar scheduled to start as Kansas City hosts Minnesota

The Twins will start Charlie Barnes on Sunday and the Royals are expected to counter with Jackson Kowar

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles Monday Kowar (0-5) got the loss after pitching 4.1 innings, giving up five runs on seven hits and walking one while striking out four versus Cleveland on Monday.

Impact The right-hander was hit early, surrendering four runs in the first three innings including an Amed Rosario solo home run in the bottom of the third. It was the fourth straight outing for Kowar in which he gave up at least five runs. Since Sept. 7, he has thrown 15.1 innings while allowing 21 runs, good (or bad) for a 12.33 ERA. He'll look for his elusive first win in the season finale against the Twins on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Last hurrah: Indians win final home game before name change

The Cleveland Indians won their last home game before they become the Guardians, beating the Kansas City Royals 8-3 to close a run that started in 1915 and will continue in 2022 wi...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hit hard again Sunday Kowar (0-4) allowed five runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out three over four innings as he took the loss against the Mariners on Sunday.

Impact Kowar was knocked around again in what was his third straight start allowing five runs or more. He gave up two in the first on a double from Jarred Kelenic, another in the second and two more in the third on a pair of solo home runs. His success in the minors has certainly not translated over to the big leagues just yet. The 24-year-old righty now owns an 11.45 ERA, 2.23 WHIP and 19:18 K:BB over 22 innings. He should be avoided in lineups at all costs for the remainder of the season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Kowar will 'keep pushing' to adjust quicker in his outings for Kansas City Royals After three tough innings in a loss to the Mariners, Jackson Kowar showed a glimmer of his potential in the fourth.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kelenic HR, 2 doubles lead Mariners over Royals 7-1

Rookie Jarred Kelenic homered, doubled twice and wrapped up his impressive series, leading the Seattle Mariners over the Kansas City Royals 7-1

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kowar expected to start for Kansas City against Seattle

The Royals will send Jackson Kowar to the mound Sunday and the Mariners plan to give Logan Gilbert the start

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bubic and Royals dent Mariners, Kikuchi with 8-1 victory

Kris Bubic allowed two hits over 6 1/3 innings in his best start this season, and the Kansas City Royals beat Seattle 8-1 to put another dent in the Mariners’ slim playoff chances

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lasts one inning Tuesday Kowar didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against Oakland after allowing five runs on three hits and four walks across one inning, fanning one. He also tossed a wild pitch.

Impact It's not a secret that Kowar has struggled mightily in his first big-league stint, but this one could go down easily as his worst start to date. The fact that he hasn't been able to complete two full innings in three of his six appearances is concerning, but so is the fact that he has allowed at least four runs in four of those six starts. With those numbers, the fact that he owns an 11.50 ERA with a 2.17 WHIP and a 7.5 BB/9 through 18 big-league innings shouldn't be surprising.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Perez hits 43rd homer as Royals rally past Athletics, 10-7

Salvador Perez hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the sixth inning, the Kansas City bullpen bailed out starter Jackson Kowar and the Royals rallied from an early six-run hole to bea...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Montas expected to start for the Athletics against Royals

The Royals are expected to send Jackson Kowar to the mound Tuesday and the Athletics plan to give Frankie Montas the start

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS