JOEL PAYAMPS NEWS

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

Gonzales expected to start as Seattle hosts Kansas City

The Royals will start Brady Singer on Sunday and the Mariners are expected to counter with Marco Gonzales

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns win in relief Payamps (1-3) earned the win in relief Saturday against Seattle after tossing 2.2 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and fanning two.

Impact Payamps picked up his first win of the season and managed to bounce back from an ugly outing the last time out -- he allowed two runs on three hits across two-thirds of an inning in his previous appearance against Seattle on Aug. 26. That has been the only blemish in Payamps' recent performances, though, as he has tossed seven scoreless outings over his last eight appearances. He owns a 2.40 ERA across 11 outings since the beginning of June.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Salvador Perez homers again as Royals topple Mariners 4-2

Salvador Perez homered for the fourth straight game, lining a two-run shot off the top of the fence for his 37th of the season to lead the Kansas City Royals over the Seattle Marin...

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes third loss Payamps (0-3) allowed an unearned run on one hit in one-third of an inning to take the loss Wednesday versus Houston.

Impact The 27-year-old's run allowed came on a groundout with runners on the corners in the bottom of the 10th. Payamps had not allowed a run in his previous 6.2 innings across two major-league stints prior to Wednesday. He has a 2.51 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 22:12 K:BB in 32.1 innings between Kansas City and Toronto this year. He's likely to see low-leverage opportunities for the remainder of the year.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bregman scores winning run in 10th as Astros down KC 6-5

Alex Bregman had two hits and an RBI in his first action in more than two months, and he scored the winning run in the 10th inning on a groundout by Jake Meyers to lift the Houston...

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled by Kansas City Payamps was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

Impact Payamps spent a day on the major-league roster last week but still hasn't made his Royals debut. The right-hander has put up a 4.50 ERA and 1.75 WHIP in eight innings across eight relief appearances at Triple-A Omaha, and he'll take the place of Greg Holland (shoulder) in the bid-league bullpen.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down Payamps was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com

Impact Payamps was recalled Tuesday, but he didn't make his team debut during Tuesday's game against the Yankees. He made 22 relief appearances with the Blue Jays earlier in the year and recorded a 2.70 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 30 innings. The right-hander's demotion will make room for Brady Singer (shoulder), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's scheduled start.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Royals Payamps was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact Payamps was picked up in a trade for cash considerations in mid-July after being designated for assignment by the Blue Jays. He recorded a 2.70 ERA in 30 innings for Toronto before being cut loose, though that came with an unimpressive 4.20 FIP and 5.03 xFIP, as he struck out a modest 18.5 percent of opposing batters while walking 9.2 percent. Edward Olivares was optioned in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox hit 5 HRs, beat Blue Jays 7-4 in Buffalo finale

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JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays deal Payamps to Royals for cash TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have dealt pitcher Joel Payamps to the Kansas City Royals for cash considerations.Payamps posted a 2.70 ERA...

JULY 21, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Kaitlyn McGrath: Blue Jays have traded Joel Payamps to the... - The Athletic Blue Jays have traded Joel Payamps to the Royals in exchange for cash considerations, the team announced. Payamps had been DFA'd by the Jays...

JULY 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Traded to Royals Payamps was traded from the Blue Jays to the Royals on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations.

Impact Payamps will land another spot on a 40-man roster after he was designated for assignment by Toronto on Friday. The right-hander has posted a 2.70 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 30 innings across 22 relief appearances in the majors this year and could join the Royals' bullpen at some point during the second half of the season, but he'll head to Triple-A Omaha for now.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Payamps was designated for assignment by Toronto on Friday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Payamps finds himself off the 40-man roster with Ryan Borucki (forearm) being activated from the 60-day IL. The right-hander posted a 2.70 ERA across 30 innings before being optioned to Triple-A on June 30, so he should have a strong chance of attracting interest on the waiver wire.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moore hits 3-run HR in 10th, Mariners beat Blue Jays 9-7

Dylan Moore hit a three-run homer in the tenth inning and the Seattle Mariners held on after blowing two earlier leads to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-7

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent down Wednesday Payamps was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.

Impact Despite not allowing a run during his last 4.2 innings, Payamps was optioned along with Miguel Castro as Steven Matz (illness) and Adam Cimber were added to the major-league roster. It will mark Payamps first trip back to Triple-A since mid-April, and he should be a candidate to rejoin the Blue Jays should they need to add a bullpen arm later this summer.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves past back injury Payamps (back) struck out one over a perfect ninth inning in Saturday's 12-4 win over the Orioles.

Impact Manager Charlie Montoyo said Friday that Payamps had been managing a back injury of late, but the reliever's availability for Saturday's contest implies the issue isn't a major concern. Since being called up from Triple-A Buffalo on April 15, Payamps has compiled a 3.12 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 18:10 K:BB in 26 innings over 20 appearances.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Managing back issue Payamps' back has been "so-so," which has led the Blue Jays to not use him recently, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Impact Payamps hasn't pitched since June 17, and manager Charlie Montoyo revealed Friday that the right-hander's lack of usage is due to an injury. The issue apparently hasn't been serious enough to warrant a trip to the injured list, but it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to the mound.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles rally, beat Blue Jays 6-5 to end 20-game road skid

Austin Hays drove in two runs to cap an eighth-inning rally and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 in 10 innings Friday night to stop a 20-game road losing streak

JUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bichette, Blue Jays rally for 3 in 9th to beat Marlins 6-5

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. scored the winning run on Joe Panik’s sacrifice fly, capping a three-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Toronto Blue Jays a 6-5 victory...

JUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays win 11th in a row, score 7 in 11th to beat Toronto 14-8

Francisco Mejía hit a tiebreaking, two-run single during a seven-run burst in the 11th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays won their 11th straight game, outlasting the Toronto Blue Jays...

MAY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Long relievers providing value for Toronto There isn’t much glory in long relief. Whether it’s bridging the wide gap between a starter and the high-leverage arms on the back end or mo...

MAY 23, 2021 • MLB.COM

Tucker has 4 RBIs to lead Astros over Blue Jays 7-4

Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer and tied a career high with four RBIs as the Houston Astros built a big lead early and held on for a 7-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals earn doubleheader split with Jays on Perez's walk-off

The Kansas City Royals and Toronto Blue Jays got wildly different yet equally effective pitching performances in splitting their day-night doubleheader on Saturday

APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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