JAKOB JUNIS NEWS

Abreu takes 16-game hit streak into matchup with Royals

White Sox, streaking Abreu set for matchup against Royals

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Junis hit by liner in 4th, exits as precaution Royals right-hander Jakob Junis was removed after four innings Wednesday night after being hit by a line drive off the bat of the Indians' J...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • MLB.COM

Hit by hard liner Junis made a precautionary exit from Wednesday's game against the Indians after being hit by a line drive between the biceps and triceps of his right arm, Alec Lewis of The Athleti...

Impact The liner was 106.9 mph off the bat, leaving the right-hander minimal time to react. Junis allowed two runs on four hits with one strikeout and zero walks over four innings before leaving the contest. The 27-year-old's status for the next turn through the rotation should receive more clarity as he continues to be evaluated.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Junis expected to start as Royals host the Indians

The Indians will start Triston McKenzie on Wednesday while the Royals are expected to counter with Jakob Junis

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fans six in no-decision Junis did not factor into the decision during Wednesday's loss to the Cardinals, giving up two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out six across 3.2 innings.

Impact Junis, making just his third start of the year after dealing with back spasms, faced a lighter work load in his return, though he still managed to strike out a season-high six batters in the process. The 27-year-old has given up two runs in each of his starts, bringing his ERA to 4.26 and WHIP to 1.58. He'll look to earn his first win Tuesday against Cleveland.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals score 4 in 9th, beat KC; Fowler, Flaherty sit out

Kolten Wong drew a bases-loaded walk to cap a four-run rally in the ninth inning that lifted the St. Louis Cardinals over the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent to injured list The Royals placed Junis (back) on the 10-day injured list Sunday.

Impact Junis hasn't progressed as well as the Royals had hoped after he experienced back spasms Saturday, resulting in him being scratched ahead of his scheduled turn as a primary pitcher against the Twins in the first game of a doubleheader. Kansas City opted for a bullpen game instead, making it unclear whom might replace Junis in the rotation when a new fifth starter is next required Wednesday against the Reds.

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dobnak scheduled to start as Minnesota hosts Kansas City

The Kansas City Royals square off against the Minnesota Twins

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Merrifield homers; Royals beat Twins 4-2, split doubleheader

Whit Merrifield had three hits, including a three-run homer, to back Danny Duffy’s strong start as the Kansas City Royals came back to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 and split Saturd...

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers injury while warming up Junis suffered back spasms while warming up for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins and was shut down, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Junis was slated to serve as the primary pitcher behind Ian Kennedy for the first game of Saturday's twin bill. While Kennedy provided him with a nice foundation over the first two innings, Junis wasn't able to take the mound as a result of back spasms, and Gabe Speier took his place instead. The severity of the injury is unclear.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Outing pushed back Junis will serve as the primary pitcher behind Ian Kennedy in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Twins on Saturday, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Junis was initially scheduled to serve behind an opener Friday, but the game was postponed due to rain. The seven-inning format of the doubleheader could benefit Junis since he hasn't been able to last very long in either of his first two appearances this season.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Royals-Twins opener postponed by rain; doubleheader Saturday

The Minnesota Twins postponed their game against the Kansas City Royals on Friday night because of stormy weather

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Following opener Friday Junis will serve as the primary pitcher behind Ian Kennedy against the Twins on Friday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager Mike Matheny wants Junis to only go through the lineup twice, so Kennedy will serve as the opener to help get him deeper into the game. Junis has a 4.00 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 4;4 K:BB through his first two starts (nine innings) of the season.

AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Junis expected to start for Kansas City against Minnesota

The Kansas City Royals face the Minnesota Twins

AUGUST 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Salvador Perez has 3 more hits, hot Royals beat Reds 5-4

Streaking Salvador Perez had three more hits, including a homer and RBI double, Reds left-hander Wade Miley made another early exit, and the Kansas City Royals beat Cincinnati 5-4...

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes 4.2 innings against Twins Junis allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out two over 4.2 innings in a no-decision against the Twins on Friday.

Impact The Twins did what they do with a couple long balls, but both were solo shots, and that was the extent of the damage. Junis threw 76 pitches in this outing after throwing 64 pitches in his 2020 debut last weekend. Junis began the season on the COVID-19 injured list and it will be a couple starts yet before he's fully built up.

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rays hold Yankees to 2 hits in 1-0 win

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan McBroom's homer lifts Royals to 3-2 win over Twins

Ryan McBroom hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning to lift the Royals to a 3-2 victory over the Twins on Friday night

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smeltzer expected to start for Minnesota at Kansas City

The Kansas City Royals host the Minnesota Twins

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals beat Cubs 13-2, stop 6-game slide

Whit Merrifield, Maikel Franco and Jorge Soler homered, and the Kansas City Royals stopped a six-game slide with a 13-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals put Junis on IL; RHP missed time because of COVID-19

The Kansas City Royals have placed right-hander Jakob Junis on the injured list to allow him to continue preparing for the season

JULY 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Junis, set back, to open Royals' season on IL The Royals placed right-hander Jakob Junis on the injured list on Monday, simply to give him more time to amp up his pitch count for the reg...

JULY 20, 2020 • MLB.COM

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JULY 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS