Lopez expected to start for the White Sox against Royals
The White Sox will start Reynaldo Lopez on Saturday and the Royals are expected to counter with Daniel LynchSEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JAKOB JUNIS #47 - PITCHER - CINCINNATI REDS
4-0 W-L •
0.85 WHIP •
2.69 ERA
4-0 W-L
0.85 WHIP
2.69 ERA
Bubic scheduled to start as Kansas City hosts Chicago
The Royals will send Kris Bubic to the mound Friday and the White Sox will give Dallas Keuchel the startSEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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
Lands on injured list Junis was placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder impingement syndrome Wednesday.
Impact Junis struggled in Tuesday's start and gave up three runs in 4.2 innings. The right-hander was apparently dealing with a shoulder injury during the outing and will spend at least 10 days on the shelf as a result. It's not guaranteed that he'll return to the major-league rotation once he's healthy since Jackson Kowar was called up Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Allen, Indians to face Minor, Royals
The Royals will send Mike Minor to the mound Wednesday and the Indians will give Logan Allen the startSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pulled in fifth inning Junis (2-4) took the loss after pitching 4.2 innings against Cleveland on Tuesday, allowing three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out six versus.
Impact The 28-year-old got called up Tuesday from Triple-A Omaha and the start was his first action in the majors since June 3. A first-inning home run and a two-run single in the third inning by Amed Rosario accounted for all the damage against the right-hander. In what was Junis' longest outing since April 27, he was able to grind out a decent start, but it is currently up in the air whether he'll make another start for the big-league club.
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
Recalled to start Thursday The Royals recalled Junis from Triple-A Omaha to start Tuesday's game against Cleveland, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact The righty has pitched well in his last two outings for Omaha, striking out six and allowing three hits in 7.1 scoreless innings. Junis is unlikely to pitch deep into Tuesday's game, as it's his first big-league appearance since June 3 and he hasn't lasted more than 4.1 frames in an outing since returning from injury at Triple-A. He was unimpressive earlier this season with the Royals, posting a 5.19 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in 34.2 innings.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Activated Thursday Junis (undisclosed) was reinstated from the 7-day minor-league injured list Thursday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Impact Junis had been on the injured list since July 9, although the nature of his injury still isn't clear. However, the right-hander recently began a rehab assignment and allowed three runs in 5.1 innings across three starts in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. He'll start Thursday's game at Triple-A Omaha now that he's fully healthy.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starts up rehab program in ACL Junis (undisclosed) has made three rehab starts in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, covering 5.1 total innings while striking out eight and giving up three earned runs on n...
Impact Junis has been on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Omaha since July 9, but he was cleared to begin his rehab assignment in the ACL just over a month later. After building up to 2.1 innings in his most recent rehab start Saturday, Junis may only require one or two more outings in the lower levels of the minors before slotting back into the Omaha rotation.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on injured list Junis was placed on the 7-day injured list with Triple-A Omaha on Friday due to an undisclosed injury, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Impact Junis was optioned to Omaha on June 6 after struggling to a 5.19 ERA and 1.44 WHIP across 15 innings. Things haven't gotten better for the right-hander following his demotion, as he's allowed 11 earned runs on 19 hits across 10.1 Triple-A innings. It's unclear what the 28-year-old is dealing with, but he won't pitch for at least the next seven days.
JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A Junis was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday, Josh Vernier of 610 Sports reports.
Impact Junis picked up a relief win during his last outing, but he's posted a 5.19 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in 34.2 innings across 15 innings (five starts) to begin the year. He'll head to the minors as part of a shuffle to make room for Jackson Kowar, who will be called up to make his major-league debut as Monday's starter against the Angels.
JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs relief win Junis (2-3) allowed one earned run on two hits across one inning, picking up the win over the Twins on Thursday.
Impact Junis entered the seventh inning with a one-run lead. He surrendered the lead on a solo home run by Josh Donaldson. Ultimately, he got the win once the Royals retook the lead in the bottom of the seventh inning. The 28-year-old has struggled this season with a 5.19 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP in 34.2 innings. He has a 9.1 K/9 and a 2.9 BB/9.
JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Twins look to end 3-game slide against Royals
Minnesota is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over Kansas CityJUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Works 2.1 innings Junis allowed a run on three hits and three walks with two strikeouts in 2.1 innings of Thursday's 7-2 loss to Tampa Bay.
Impact Junis was able to end the third inning after an abbreviated start from Brady Singer. The 28-year-old Junis proceeded to labor through the fourth and fifth, allowing six baserunners in the relief appearance. After a stint in the rotation in April, the right-hander has worked out of the bullpen in his six of his last seven appearances. He's posted a 5.23 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 34:11 K:BB across 32.2 innings overall.
MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Meadows homers and has 4 RBIs, Rays beat Royals 7-2
Austin Meadows homered and had four RBIs, Shane McClanahan went five scoreless innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 7-2MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rodon expected to start as Chicago hosts Kansas City
The Royals will start Mike Minor on Saturday and the White Sox are expected to counter with Carlos RodonMAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tagged with loss in short outing Junis (1-3) took the loss in the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the White Sox, giving up three runs (two earned) on four hits over 1.1 innings. He struck out one.
Impact The right-hander hadn't recorded more than five outs in any of his first four appearances in May, so he likely wasn't going to last long in Friday's spot start anyway, but Junis' struggles made the decision to pull him quickly easier for Royals manager Mike Matheny. Junis now carries a 5.52 ERA, largely fueled by a 1.53 HR/9, despite a 31:8 K:BB through 29.1 innings.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Abreu, Dozier collide, Royals and Chisox split doubleheader
Rookie Andrew Vaughn, starting the nightcap at first base after AL MVP Jose Abreu was injured in a frightening collision in the first game, homered to send the Chicago White Sox ov...MAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals look to break 11-game losing streak against White Sox
Kansas City is looking to break its 11-game losing streak with a win over ChicagoMAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Friday's nightcap Junis will start the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Impact Junis had come out of the bullpen in each of his last four appearances but will serve as a spot starter in Friday's twin bill. The right-hander has posted a 5.14 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 28 innings across 10 appearances (four starts) this year.
MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Charged with blown save Junis allowed a solo home run in one inning during Wednesday's 5-4 loss to Cleveland. He was charged with a blown save.
Impact Junis continues to struggle in a bullpen role. He allowed the game-tying solo shot to Jose Ramirez in the eighth inning. Junis has allowed four homers in his last 14 innings, spanning two starts and two relief outings. The right-hander carries a 5.19 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 29:9 K:BB across 26 innings. Without a spot in the rotation, there's little to like about Junis' current usage.
MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stuck with loss Monday Junis (1-2) allowed five runs on four hits and a walk with two strikeouts over 1.2 innings to take the loss Monday versus Cleveland.
Impact Junis' return to a bullpen role went terribly -- he allowed a two-run single to Franmil Reyes in the fifth inning and a three-run homer to Eddie Rosario in the sixth. The 28-year-old Junis now owns a 5.04 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 25:8 K:BB across 25 innings. He's unlikely to see high-leverage work out of the bullpen, which greatly diminishes his fantasy value.
MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Minor scheduled to start for Kansas City against Cleveland
The Indians will start Sam Hentges on Tuesday while the Royals are expected to counter with Mike MinorMAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rosario's 3-run homer sends Indians to 8-6 win over Royals
Eddie Rosario hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning that sent the Cleveland Indians to an 8-6 win over the Kansas City RoyalsMAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
