JOSH STAUMONT NEWS

Shaky in save Staumont earned the save while recording a walk and a strikeout in the ninth inning of a 4-3 win Tuesday over Minnesota.

Impact Staumont threw more balls than strikes but was able to preserve the lead and earn his second save of the season. The righty has been called upon to close out the game in the last two contests for the Royals and is the lone member of the Kansas City bullpen to record a save. Incumbent closer Scott Barlow pitched the eighth inning and earned a hold for the second straight game.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Perez 2 HRs, Dozier go-ahead shot lead Royals over Twins 4-3

Salvador Perez homered twice and Hunter Dozier hit anther go-ahead home run to lift the Kansas City Royals over the Minnesota Twins 4-3

APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nails down first save of season Staumont struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his first save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Tigers.

Impact Scott Barlow came into the year as the presumed closer for manager Mike Matheny, but it was Staumont who got the Royals' first save of 2022 while Barlow entered the game with two outs and one on in the seventh inning to pick up a hold. Both right-handers had worked the day before, so it seems clear they are the top two arms in the Kansas City bullpen for now, but if Barlow gets deployed in more of a fireman role, Staumont's fantasy value will rise quickly.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dozier's two-run homer lifts the Royals to win over Detroit

Hunter Dozier homered to break a tie in the sixth, and lead the Kansas City Royals to a 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clean inning in relief Staumont pitcher the eighth inning, striking out one in a 2-1 loss Friday against Detroit.

Impact Staumont needed just nine pitches to retire the side in order in the eighth. It was the first clean inning of the season for the righty. In 2021, Staumont allowed fewer than 6 H/9 while having nearly 10 K/9 and picking up a handful of saves. Scott Barlow is the closer for the Royals but Staumont is still one of the top arms in their bullpen.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remarkable rookie Kwan delivers again, Guardians beat Royals

Steven Kwan kept up an historic start to his big league career with a bases-loaded triple, Oscar Mercado added a two-run homer and the Cleveland Guardians beat Kansas City 10-7 to...

APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Witt's dazzling play in 10th helps Royals top Guardians 1-0

Prized rookie Bobby Witt Jr. made an eye-popping play at third base to nail a runner at the plate in the top of the 10th inning, then Adalberto Mondesi’s RBI single in the bottom h...

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggling in spring Staumont has allowed five runs on three hits and six walks while striking out three over 3.2 innings in four Cactus League games.

Impact It's too early to worry much about his performance, but it's a little concerning to see him struggle. The right-hander was excellent as part of a closer committee last season, logging five saves, 16 holds, a 2.88 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 72:27 K:BB in 64 appearances. He only allowed 0.8 HR/9 while flexing a 96.6 mph average on his fastball. Staumont enters the season in the mix for high-leverage innings again, though Scott Barlow is expected to get the majority of the save chances at the start of 2022.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

After tough '21, Staumont back to feeling like usual self MESA, Ariz. -- When Josh Staumont pitched the ninth inning for the Royals during their 5-4 win over the A’s at Hohokam Stadium on Thursday,...

APRIL 1, 2022 • MLB.COM

Royals' high-octane reliever Josh Staumont refuels the tank after tumultuous season Staumont's velocity dipped after a bout with COVID-19 but he expects better things in 2022: 'Man, that’s just more exciting for me.'

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Royals look to progress made by youngsters for optimism

The Kansas City Royals can look back upon their first full post-pandemic season in one of two very different ways

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects win over Cleveland Staumont (4-3) struck out one in 1.1 perfect innings to earn the win Tuesday over Cleveland.

Impact In what became a de facto bullpen game for Kansas City after Brady Singer (Arm) left in the first inning, Staumont was able to get the last out of the eighth inning and retire the side in the ninth without trouble. The right-hander has kept runs off the board in 11 of 12 appearances in September, posting a 1.46 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and seven holds in 12.1 innings this month. For the season, he's pitched to a 2.92 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 72:27 K:BB, five saves and 16 holds through 64.2 innings, primarily in high-leverage situations.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Perez hits MLB-leading 47th HR, Royals beat Indians 6-4

Salvador Perez hit his major league-leading 47th home run and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Indians 6-4 Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up 15th hold Staumont walked two and struck out two over 1.1 scoreless innings to earn a hold in Friday's 3-1 win over Detroit.

Impact The right-hander got the last out of the seventh inning after Jake Brentz struggled. Staumont then worked out of his own jam in the eighth to record his 15th hold of the season. The 27-year-old has added five saves and a 3-3 record across 61 appearances, while logging a 3.03 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 69:27 K:BB as a reliable high-leverage option.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bubic and Royals dent Mariners, Kikuchi with 8-1 victory

Kris Bubic allowed two hits over 6 1/3 innings in his best start this season, and the Kansas City Royals beat Seattle 8-1 to put another dent in the Mariners’ slim playoff chances

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perez hits 43rd homer as Royals rally past Athletics, 10-7

Salvador Perez hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the sixth inning, the Kansas City bullpen bailed out starter Jackson Kowar and the Royals rallied from an early six-run hole to bea...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 5-3

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Responsible for loss Staumont (3-3) allowed three runs (two earned) on two hits and a walk in one-third of an inning, taking the loss Wednesday versus Baltimore.

Impact The 27-year-old was brought into the game with no outs and two runners in scoring position in the eighth inning. Staumont allowed both runners inherited from Joel Payamps to score, and the former put three of the four batters he faced aboard as well. Staumont ultimately took the loss when Jake Brentz couldn't escape a bases-loaded jam. The sloppy outing inflated Staumont's ERA to 3.44 with a 1.16 WHIP, 64:23 K:BB, five saves and 10 holds through 55 innings. Lately he's seen more save chances go to Scott Barlow, but Staumont remains part of Kansas City's plans in high-leverage spots.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hernandez, Royals to face Means, Orioles

The Orioles will send John Means to the mound Thursday and the Royals plan to give Carlos Hernandez the start

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles score 9 runs in 8th inning, rally past Royals 9-8

Kelvin Gutierrez hit a game-tying two-run single, two Kansas City outfielders collided on a ball hit by Cedric Mullins, allowing two more runs to score, and Ryan Mountcastle follow...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals' Josh Staumont, Carlos Santana team up for most bizarre out of MLB season Did Royals relief pitcher Josh Staumont do this on purpose?

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Collects extra-innings win Staumont (3-2) allowed an unearned run on one hit and one walk while striking out two over 1.1 innings, earning the win over Seattle on Friday.

Impact The right-hander returned from a one-day absence on the COVID-19 injured list, and he was able to get out of the 11th inning after Richard Lovelady left two on with two outs. Staumont returned for the 12th to protect a two-run lead, and while he yielded one run on a groundout, he was able to finish off the marathon win. The 27-year-old now has a 3.33 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 59:22 K:BB through 51.1 innings, filling a versatile high-leverage role out of the bullpen.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson expected to start as Seattle hosts Kansas City

The Royals will start Carlos Hernandez on Saturday while the Mariners are expected to counter with Tyler Anderson

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Olivares' HR, Perez's slam lift Royals over M's 8-7 in 12

Edward Olivares hit a two-run home run in the 12th inning, Salvador Perez hit a grand slam in a second straight game and the Kansas City Royals beat the Seattle Mariners 8-7

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated by Royals Staumont (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday.

Impact Staumont was placed on the injured list for an unspecified reason Thursday, but he'll rejoin the bullpen a day later. Across his last five appearances, the right-hander has earned four holds with a 2.08 ERA and 0.69 WHIP in 4.1 innings.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE