Royals-Orioles rained out, doubleheader set for Sunday
The game between the Kansas City Royals and Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards has been postponed because of rainy weatherMAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Kris Bubic - Shifting to bullpen Manager Mike Matheny said Friday that Bubic will operate out of the bullpen going forward, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 24-year-old was unable to escape the first inning during his start Wednesday, and he'll now shift to a bullpen role. Bubuc threw 24 pitches during that contest and will be available to pitch Saturday versus the Orioles. It remains unclear who will replace him in the starting rotation.
MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kansas City Royals game in Baltimore washed out; Doubleheader scheduled for Sunday The teams will still attempt to play all three games of their series this weekend despite rain in the forecast.
MAY 6, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Carlos Hernández - Friday's game postponed Hernandez and the Royals won't play against the Orioles on Friday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact Friday's matchup will be made up as part of a doubleheader Sunday. Hernandez will take the mound Saturday against Baltimore, while Daniel Lynch will take the mound in Sunday's matinee with Zack Greinke pitching in the nightcap. Hernandez has posted a 6.00 ERA and 1.89 WHIP in 18 innings over four starts this season.
MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MJ Melendez - Not in Friday's lineup Melendez is out of the lineup Friday against the Orioles, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
Impact Melendez made his first two major-league starts Tuesday and Wednesday and will take a seat after going 2-for-6 with a walk. The 23-year-old should continue to operate as Kansas City's No. 2 catcher with Cam Gallagher (hamstring) out, but he could also see some time at designated hitter since Carlos Santana (ankle) is on the shelf as well.
MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Potential Royals Draft Target: Oklahoma State RHP Justin Campbell The Kansas City Royals could use plus pitching, and the 2022 MLB Draft presents Oklahoma State RHP Justin Campbell.
MAY 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Orioles host the Royals in first of 3-game series
The Baltimore Orioles open a three-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals on FridayMAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nick Pratto - Lands on injured list Pratto (undisclosed) was placed on the 7-day injured list by Triple-A Omaha on Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Impact There was no specific reason reported for Pratto landing on the injured list, though he was hit in the head by a pitch Wednesday and immediately removed from the game. The timing of the incident is unfortunate, as Pratto was in the midst of a four-game hitting streak while going for 8-for-16 with a double and two home runs. Assuming the injury isn't a long-term concern, Pratto should have the chance to make his big-league debut this season.
MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ronald Bolaños - Sloppy in Wednesday's appearance Bolanos allowed three runs on four hits and three walks with one strikeout in 2.2 innings during Wednesday's 10-0 loss to the Cardinals.
Impact Bolanos was assigned to mop-up duty in an impromptu bullpen game. He allowed a sacrifice fly to Paul DeJong and a two-run home run to Tyler O'Neill. Prior to Wednesday, Bolanos had covered 4.1 scoreless innings to begin the year, though he's been generous with baserunners in all three of his outings. The right-hander has given up eight hits and seven walks across seven innings in a multi-inning role, so he should consider himself lucky to have a 3.86 ERA.
MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joel Payamps - Fills bulk-relief role Payamps allowed a run on two hits and a walk with one strikeout across 2.2 innings during Wednesday's 10-0 loss to the Cardinals.
Impact Starter Kris Bubic recorded just one out in the first inning, leading to an early call to the bullpen. Payamps didn't have much luck either, allowing an RBI triple to Tyler O'Neill and a sacrifice fly to Harrison Bader, though only one run was charged to the reliever. Payamps has a 2.08 ERA despite a 1.50 WHIP and 6:3 K:BB through 8.2 innings. The right-hander often works in low-leverage assignments, and he won't see a more significant role as long as he's yielding so many baserunners.
MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
There Have Been Enough 'Moral Victories' for the Royals The Kansas City Royals have gotten off to yet another dreadful start, and it’s time to stop accepting moral victories and silver linings alo...
MAY 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Royals pitcher perspective: 13 early season thoughts Brad Keller is off to a strong start, but staff struggles elsewhere are why the Royals rank near the bottom in many pitching categories.
MAY 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Kris Bubic - Records only one out Bubic (0-3) was charged with the loss Wednesday against the Cardinals after giving up four runs on two hits with two walks and zero strikeouts in one-third of an inning.
Impact Bubic threw 10 of his 24 pitches for strikes and retired only one of the five batters he faced before being yanked. It was a disastrous outing for the left-hander, and it's the second time this season he's failed to finish the first inning. The 24-year-old has a 13.14 ERA, 2.35 WHIP and 8:11 K:BB over 12.1 innings this season; his next outing lines up Wednesday at Texas, if he retains his spot in the rotation.
MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
'As frustrating as it gets': Bubic dealing with command issues KANSAS CITY -- After Kris Bubic walked the first two batters of Wednesday’s game, he got behind in the count to the Cardinals’ most dangerou...
MAY 4, 2022 • MLB.COM
Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic still searching for form he showed in the past Kris Bubic’s start against the Cardinals was the second time this season he didn’t make it through the first inning.
MAY 4, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Kris Bubic's early-inning woes continue as Kansas City Royals lose 10-0 to Cardinals Adam Wainwright handcuffed Royals hitters for seven innings after Kris Bubic gave up four runs in the first.
MAY 4, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Wainwright, Arenado lead Cardinals to 10-0 romp over Royals
Adam Wainwright pitched seven innings of one-hit ball, Nolan Arenado hit a three-run shot and finished with five RBIs, and the Cardinals beat the Royals 10-0 to take their four-gam...MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals' MJ Melendez praises his family for helping make his big-league dreams come true “I got goosebumps right away seeing them up there,” Royals rookie MJ Melendez said of his family being at his major-league debut.
MAY 4, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Kansas City Royals place Carlos Santana on injured list and bring back Emmanuel Rivera Carlos Santana has struggled at the plate for the Royals but had been better of late before an injury.
MAY 4, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Rivera Recalled, Santana to IL Before Royals' Game vs. Cardinals Ahead of their last game of the series against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Kansas City Royals have placed Carlos Santana on the IL and reca...
MAY 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Launch date, cost for streaming option for Kansas City Royals games has been revealed Royals fans who cut the cord will have a chance to watch games before the Fourth of July. Here are the details for Bally Sports+
MAY 4, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Emmanuel Rivera - Back with big club The Royals recalled Rivera from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.
Impact Kansas City optioned Rivera to Triple-A on Monday when the team needed to reduce its active roster from 28 to 26 men, but he'll be eligible to rejoin the big club just two days later since Carlos Santana (ankle) was moved to the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Though Santana's absence creates a void in the Royals' everyday lineup, Ryan O'Hearn and recent call-up MJ Melendez are expected to be bigger beneficiaries from playing-time standpoints than Rivera, who will likely serve as a utility infielder.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Carlos Santana - Placed on 10-day IL Santana was placed on the 10-day injured list with right ankle bursitis Wednesday, retroactive to May 3.
Impact Santana was slated to miss a second consecutive game Wednesday after being scratched from Tuesday's lineup, and he'll get additional time to recover since he's dealing with some inflammation. Hunter Dozier and Ryan O'Hearn should see increased playing time at first base, while Emmanuel Rivera was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Salvador Perez - Getting breather Wednesday Perez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale versus the Cardinals.
Impact The star catcher will get the day off Wednesday as MJ Melendez slots in behind the plate and will bat seventh. Perez is currently in the middle of a 2-for-34 slump at the plate with 14 strikeouts over that stretch. He'll look to use the extra day of rest to readjust and will presumably be back in the lineup Friday against the Orioles.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hunter Dozier - Remains out of lineup Dozier isn't starting Wednesday against St. Louis.
Impact Dozier has gone just 3-for-15 with a double, a run and four strikeouts over the last five games. Following a hot start to the season, the 30-year-old will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Salvador Perez will serve as the designated hitter while MJ Melendez starts behind the dish.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
