Isbel has go-ahead single in 8th, Royals beat Twins 5-3
Kyle Isbel drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thumped by Orioles Kowar (0-3) took the loss Tuesday, coughing up six runs on five hits and three walks over six innings as the Royals fell 7-3 to the Orioles. He struck out seven.
Impact The strikeouts were a silver lining on an otherwise stormy performance, as Kowar got taken deep by DJ Stewart in the first inning and Austin Hays in the third to account for most of the damage off him. The 24-year-old has lasted six innings in each of his last two starts, but his 9.53 ERA, 1.94 WHIP and 15:12 K:BB through his first 17 big-league innings makes Kowar impossible to trust in fantasy lineups.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jackson Kowar got 'too cute' early in Kansas City Royals' loss to Orioles Royals right-hander Jackson Kowar gave up six runs in the first three innings.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
Harvey expected to start as Baltimore hosts Kansas City
The Orioles will roll out Matt Harvey to the mound Wednesday and the Royals plan to give Mike Minor the startSEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kowar (7 K's) shakes off tough 1st against O's BALTIMORE -- It wasn’t the start that right-hander Jackson Kowar wanted, but he made the most of it. After falling behind early on a pair of...
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • MLB.COM
Mullins homers again, Orioles hit 3 to beat Royals 7-3
Cedric Mullins homered for the third consecutive game and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Harvey expected to start as Orioles host the Royals
The Royals will start Jackson Kowar on Tuesday and the Orioles are expected to counter with Matt HarveySEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Benintendi's hit, catch lead Royals over Orioles 3-2
Andrew Benintendi hit a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, then reached above the left field wall to take away a potential tying home run in the ninth, sending the Kansas City R...SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up another start Kowar will draw a second straight turn through the Kansas City rotation in Tuesday's game at Baltimore, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Impact After joining Kansas City when the roster expanded from 26 to 28 men, Kowar slotted back into the team's rotation. He delivered a quality start Sept. 1 in a no-decision versus Cleveland, striking out six over six innings while giving up two runs on five hits and three walks. The Royals will reward Kowar with another start as a result, and he should hold down a spot in the team's six-man rotation until one of Brad Keller (lat) or Jakob Junis (shoulder) returns from the injured list.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
10 September call-ups to watch: Nate Pearson, Jackson Kowar, Romy Gonzalez and more There are fewer big-name call-ups this September, but that doesn't mean there aren't intriguing new big leaguers to watch down the stretch.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Posts best start of young career Kowar did not factor in the decision against Cleveland on Wednesday, pitching six innings and allowing two earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out six.
Impact The rookie right-hander posted an ugly 18.00 ERA across three outings earlier this season, but he looked like a different pitcher after being called up to start Wednesday. Kowar allowed only two hits through four scoreless innings before a two-out error led to a pair of fifth-inning runs, but he bounced back with a scoreless sixth frame, retiring his final two batters of the night via strikeout. The strong performance could earn Kowar another turn in the rotation, a scenario made more likely with Jakob Junis (shoulder) landing on the injured list Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hedges' 11th-inning bloop lifts Indians over Royals 5-3
Austin Hedges popped an RBI single just out of reach of first baseman Carlos Santana for the tiebreaking run in the 11th inning and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royal...SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets call-up ahead of start The Royals recalled Kowar from Triple-A Omaha ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against Cleveland.
Impact The addition of Kowar will give the other Kansas City starters some extra rest between outings, but the 24-year-old right-hander won't necessarily become a fixture in the rotation in September. He faltered badly in a three-outing stint with the big club back in June (18.00 ERA, 3.20 WHIP in five innings), and he wasn't overly impressive upon returning to Triple-A, submitting a 5.14 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in 49 innings. Kowar at least appeared to turn a corner in his most recent two Triple-A starts, working 11 innings between those outings while giving up two earned runs and posting a 16:2 K:BB.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returning to start Wednesday Kowar will be recalled from Triple-A Omaha to start Wednesday against Cleveland, Josh Vernier of 610 Sports Kansas City reports.
Impact Kowar made his big-league debut in June and returned to the minors after surrendering 10 earned runs over five innings (three appearances), and he'll rejoin the Royals on Wednesday for another look. The 24-year-old hasn't been particularly effective at Triple-A since the demotion with a 5.14 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 74:24 K:BB, though he's given up two runs with a 16:2 K:BB in his past two outings (11 innings).
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rosario 5 hits, HRs inside and out of park, Indians beat KC
Amed Rosario became the first player on record to go 5 for 5 with five RBIs, an inside-the-park homer and a drive over the fence, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Roy...SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bobby Witt Jr., Nick Pratto promoted; Daniel Lynch, Jackson Kowar progress; more: Q&A with Royals assistant GM J.J. Picollo Royals executive delivers a progress report on the team's top minor-league prospects, including Asa Lacy, who has "shown some good signs."
JULY 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Banished to minors The Royals optioned Kowar to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.
Impact The writing was on the wall for Kowar's demotion after the Royals shifted him to the bullpen after a disastrous first two starts following his June 7 promotion from Triple-A Omaha. After giving up eight earned runs while recording only six outs between the two starts, Kowar fared only marginally better in long relief Saturday against the Red Sox, giving up two runs on three hits over two innings. He'll slot back into the rotation at Omaha and look to recapture some success before the Royals entertain the idea of calling him up again.
JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Logs three innings in relief Kowar allowed two runs on three hits and struck out one in three innings in Saturday's 7-1 loss to Boston.
Impact Kowar was called upon for a bulk relief assignment, and his first two innings went well. The right-hander struggled in the ninth as Bobby Dalbec hit a two-run home run. Bizarrely, this relief outing was Kowar's longest of three appearances this year, even though the first two were starts. He's still allowed 10 runs across five innings to begin his major-league career. It's unclear if the 24-year-old will reenter the rotation next week -- if he does, it'll likely be versus the Yankees if he stays on regular rest.
JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dalbec's 3 hits, 3 RBIs lead Red Sox over Royals 7-1
Light-hitting Bobby Dalbec had three RBIs and was a double short of a cycle, JJUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kowar to shift from starting to bullpen A relatively young career has gotten off to a rough start for right-hander Jackson Kowar. The Royals have decided that the best course of ac...
JUNE 19, 2021 • MLB.COM
Available out of bullpen Friday Kowar will be available to pitch in relief Friday against the Red Sox, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact Kowar originally lined up to start the series opener, but the Royals are opting to utilize Kyle Zimmer as an opener in place of the struggling rookie. The Royals have not directly said that Kowar will serve as the bulk man out of the bullpen Friday, but he figures to be an option to provide length following Zimmer's presumed early exit.
JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Friday Kowar will not start Friday's game against the Red Sox.
Impact Kowar was in line to take the ball for Friday's series opener, but it will be Kyle Zimmer toeing the rubber instead. Kowar struggled mightily in his first two starts, allowing a total of eight earned runs on eight hits and five walks while failing to work past the second inning in either outing. The plan going forward isn't entirely clear for the right-hander, but assuming he isn't sent down prior the game, he could be an option to provide length out of the bullpen Friday.
JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Royals look to stop 6-game slide against Red Sox
Kansas City is looking to snap its six-game losing streak with a win over BostonJUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Olson, A’s rough up Kowar as Athletics romp past Royals 11-2 Matt Olson had four hits, including his 16th home run, and the Oakland Athletics roughed up Kansas City rookie Jackson Kowar in romping past...
JUNE 13, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Poor performance once again Kowar (0-2) was tagged with the loss Saturday against the Athletics after allowing four runs on five hits and three walks across 1.1 innings. He struck out one.
Impact It was another rough outing for Kowar and even though he was able to get out of the first inning this time, he didn't make a substantial improvement compared to his debut and once again delivered a below-average outing. It remains to be seen how patient the Royals will be with their star prospect, but right now, it's not entirely clear that he'll get another shot in the rotation any time soon.
JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
