JAKOB JUNIS NEWS

Moving back to bullpen Manager Mike Matheny said Sunday that Junis will shift back to the bullpen going forward, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Junis began the 2021 season by tossing seven scoreless innings across three appearances, but he posted a 4.96 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 16.1 innings across his last three appearances. The Royals will call up Daniel Lynch to make his major-league debut Monday, so Junis will serve as a reliever going forward. While Junis pitched well out of the bullpen to begin the season, he's unlikely to be in the mix for save chances.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ramirez, Hernandez homer as Indians blank White Sox 5-0

José Ramirez and Cesar Hernandez homered, Amed Rosario had three hits and the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 5-0

MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins score 7 in 3rd to back Berríos in 13-4 win over Royals

Andrelton Simmons and Mitch Garver homered in a seven-run third inning, and rookie Alex Kirilloff went deep for the fourth time in three games as the Minnesota Twins routed the Kan...

MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keller expected to start as Pirates host the Royals

The Royals will start Mike Minor on Wednesday while the Pirates are expected to counter with Mitch Keller

APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Whiffs nine in loss Junis (1-1) took the loss Tuesday at Pittsburgh after allowing two runs on six hits with nine strikeouts and one walk across 6.1 innings.

Impact The 28-year-old pitched more than five innings for the first time this season and posted a quality start, but he was tagged with the loss since the Royals mustered only one run and four hits. Junis has a 3.47 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 27:7 K:BB through 23.1 innings this season, and he lines up to face Cleveland on Monday.

APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Difo leads Pirates over Royals 2-1, back over .500 at 12-11

Pinch-hitter Wilmer Difo delivered the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Kansas City 2-1 to end the Royals’ five-game winning streak

APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anderson expected to start for the Pirates against the Royals

The Royals will start Jakob Junis on Tuesday while the Pirates are expected to counter with Tyler Anderson

APRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: D-backs keep pitching amid no-hitter debate

Merrill Kelly starts for the Arizona Diamondbacks when they host Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres following a dominant pitching performance in a doubleheader at Atlanta

APRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: D-backs keep pitching amid no-hitter debate

Merrill Kelly starts for the Arizona Diamondbacks when they host Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres following a dominant pitching performance in a doubleheader at Atlanta

APRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Polanco homers among 3 hits, Pittsburgh beats Minnesota 6-2

Gregory Polanco homered among his three hits, the Pittsburgh bullpen tossed five strong innings, and the Pirates beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 Sunday

APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hit hard early on Junis allowed five runs on six hits and three walks while striking out three over five innings during Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Rays. He didn't factor into the decision.

Impact Most of Junis' troubles came in the opening frame, as the Rays piled on four runs behind a two-run homer, two doubles and two walks. He settled down for a bit afterward, allowing just one hit and no runs over the next three innings, but Junis faced more struggles in the fifth, as the Rays opened the frame with three consecutive singles and tacked on another run. Junis has a 4.20 ERA and a 15:6 K:BB in three starts since entering the rotation April 7 and will look to rebound in a road matchup against the Pirates on Tuesday.

APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Royals beat Rays 9-8 on Perez's game-ending single

Salvador Perez hit a game-ending RBI single, and the Kansas City Royals avoided a sweep by topping the Tampa Bay Rays 9-8

APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wacha scheduled to start for Rays at Royals

The Rays will start Michael Wacha on Wednesday while the Royals are expected to counter with Jakob Junis

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wacha scheduled to start for Rays at Royals

The Rays will start Michael Wacha on Wednesday while the Royals are expected to counter with Jakob Junis

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wacha scheduled to start for Rays at Royals

The Rays will start Michael Wacha on Wednesday while the Royals are expected to counter with Jakob Junis

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Pitching Report (4/16): New pitches for Lance McCullers Jr., Jakob Junis and more The Command & Stuff report returns, under a new name, and with a broader focus.

APRIL 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fans six in victory Junis (1-0) allowed two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out six over five innings in Thursday's win over the Blue Jays.

Impact The righty put together another strong performance, fanning six and only walking one. The 28-year-old threw 52 of his 81 pitches for strikes and has allowed only two runs in twelve innings of work. Junis is scheduled for his next start on Tuesday against the Rays.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shaky Royals bullpen hangs on for 7-5 win over Blue Jays

Jakob Junis ran his scoreless streak to 14 innings and the Kansas City Royals staked him to a seven-run lead before their bullpen gave most of it back in a 7-5 win over the Toronto...

APRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toronto to visit Kansas City

The Kansas City Royals take on the Toronto Blue Jays

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pérez delivers with bat to finish big series, KC tops Angels

Salvador Pérez homered and doubled to cap off an impressive series, leading Brad Keller and the Kansas City Royals over the Los Angeles Angels 6-1

APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bichette hits 2nd homer in 9th, Blue Jays beat Yankees 5-4

Bo Bichette homered twice, including a game-ending drive leading off the ninth inning that lifted the Toronto Blue Jays over the New York Yankees 5-4

APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets home start Thursday Junis will start Thursday's game against the Blue Jays, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact The Royals were able to use Junis out of the bullpen during the first weekend of the season, but he's in the rotation for the foreseeable future at this point. He's coming off a gem in which he tossed five shutout innings with six strikeouts April 7 in Cleveland.

APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Strong performance in no-decision Junis tossed five scoreless innings and gave up one hit and two walks while fanning six Wednesday against the Indians. He didn't factor into the decision.

Impact Junis made his first two appearances of the season as a reliever, tossing two scoreless innings while fanning three and allowing two hits, but he also delivered the goods as a starter with a dominant performance in which he tossed 37 of his 58 pitches for strikes. It remains to be seen what will be Junis' role moving forward, but he has responded every time the Royals have needed him so far.

APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ramírez homers twice, Bieber fans 12, Indians beat Royals

José Ramírez’s second two-run homer of the game snapped a tie in the eighth inning and sent the Cleveland Indians to a 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals after Cy Young winner Sha...

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS