Impact Gallagher went 1-for-1 prior to tweaking his hamstring Sunday, and he'll now be sidelined for the foreseeable future. MJ Melendez was called up from Triple-A Omaha to serve as the backup catcher to Salvador Perez.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
KANSAS CITY ROYALS 86-76 · 2ND IN AL CENTRAL
86-76 · 2ND IN AL CENTRAL
Cam Gallagher - Out with Grade 2 hamstring strain Gallagher was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and was placed on the 10-day injured list after Sunday's loss to the Yankees, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City...
MJ Melendez - Called up by Royals Melendez was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.
Impact The 23-year-old is one of Kansas City's top prospects, but he failed to make the Opening Day roster this year. However, he'll now join the major-league roster for the first time after Cam Gallagher (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday. Melendez hit just .180 with two homers, seven runs, six RBI and three stolen bases over 20 games in Omaha to begin the year. Although Salvador Perez is the team's clear primary catcher, it wouldn't be surprising to see Perez log some at-bats as the designated hitter so Melendez can get some playing time against big-league competition.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Judge homers twice, Yankees beat KC 6-4 for 9th straight win
Aaron Judge returned from a scheduled day off to homer twice and drive in the tying run as the Yankees rallied past the Royals 6-4 for their ninth straight winMAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cam Gallagher - Tweaks hamstring Sunday Gallagher was diagnosed with a strained left hamstring after exiting Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Impact Gallagher went 1-for-1 with an RBI single before departing the game in the bottom of the fourth inning following his second plate appearance, when he appeared to tweak his hamstring while running out a sacrifice hit. Though the Royals are labeling Gallagher as day-to-day, there's a good chance that he lands on the 10-day injured list.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cam Gallagher - Suffers apparent hamstring injury Gallagher was removed in the bottom of the fourth of Sunday's game against the Yankees with an apparent hamstring injury, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. He went 1-for-1 with a...
Impact Making a start at catcher while No. 1 backstop Salvador Perez serves as the designated hitter, Gallagher could't make it through half of the game before he was forced to exit. He looked to be grabbing at his hamstring while he ran out a sacrifice bunt in the fourth inning, with Gallagher checking out of the contest for a pinch runner upon reaching base. The Royals will re-evaluate Gallagher after Sunday's contest, but if he's in any danger of landing on the injured list, expect Kansas City to call up another catcher from the minors.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bobby Witt Jr., the Kansas City Royals' rookie phenom, scratched from starting lineup After getting hit by a pitch late Saturday, Witt was removed from the lineup prior to Sunday afternoon’s game.
MAY 1, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Sam Freeman - Surfaces on IL Freeman (undisclosed) is listed on the 7-day minor-league injured list at Triple-A Omaha.
Impact Freeman is in his first season back from Tommy John surgery, and he's pitched well at Omaha. He has not allowed an earned run over seven innings, yielding just two hits and three walks with seven strikeouts. The nature of his injury is unknown, as is his recovery timeline.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Edward Olivares - Sits against righty Olivares is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Impact Olivares started in three of the Royals' last four games, going 4-for-10 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs. Despite his solid performance of late, the righty-hitting Olivares may still have to settle for short-side platoon work in the corner outfield with the lefty-hitting Kyle Isbel, who gets the nod Sunday with right-hander Luis Severino on the mound for New York.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hunter Dozier - Resting for series finale Dozier is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Impact The Royals are giving Salvador Perez a day out from behind the plate to serve as the designated hitter, so Dozier will head to the bench for the series finale with the Yankees. Dozier closed the first month of the season with a 2-for-4 effort in Saturday's 3-0 win, bringing his batting average up to .242.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Witt. Jr. to miss finale with wrist contusion KANSAS CITY -- The Royals scratched third baseman Bobby Witt Jr. from the lineup about an hour before Sunday’s series finale against the Yan...
MAY 1, 2022 • MLB.COM
Bobby Witt Jr. Scratched From Lineup as Royals Face Yankees As the Kansas City Royals take on the New York Yankees in their series finale, third baseman Bobby Witt Jr. is a late scratch with a wrist i...
MAY 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Whit Merrifield - On base three times Merrifield went 1-for-3 with two walks in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Yankees.
Impact Merrifield hadn't gotten on base multiple times in a game since April 12 as he's struggled to begin the season. The versatile veteran is slashing just .141/.190/.179 with three stolen bases, four RBI, four runs scored and three doubles in 19 contests. He's been bumped from the leadoff spot for Nicky Lopez, though neither of them are doing much to impress with the bat. With Adalberto Mondesi (knee) likely out for the season, Merrifield should serve as the everyday second baseman. His strong defense is enough to keep him in the lineup, allowing him the opportunity to play through a slump on offense.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Edward Olivares - Records second steal Olivares went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Yankees.
Impact Saturday marked Olivares' first multi-hit effort of the season, though both were singles. He also picked up his first steal since April 9. The outfielder appears set to see more playing time with Whit Merrifield moving back to second base. Olivares has a .263/.364/.316 slash line with an RBI, four runs scored, two steals and a double in 22 plate appearances. He's expected to play the short side of platoon with Kyle Isbel in right field going forward.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bobby Witt Jr. - Tending to wrist injury Witt was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees while he tends to a right wrist contusion, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Impact Witt was struck in the wrist by a pitch in Saturday's 3-0 loss, and though he wasn't forced to depart the game because of it, manager Mike Matheny acknowledged the rookie would be monitored over the next 24 hours. After re-examining Witt early Sunday, the team ultimately decided to hold him out for the series finale to give him additional time for the soreness on his bruised wrist subside. Emmanuel Rivera will enter the lineup as a replacement at third base for Witt, who will put his nine-game hitting streak on hold.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
New York Yankees, Kansas City Royals announce Sunday afternoon lineups Luis Severino\u00a0(2-0, 3.32) will start for New York, while\u00a0Daniel Lynch\u00a0(2-1, 3.38) will go for Kansas City.
MAY 1, 2022 • NORTHJERSEY.COM
Royals host New York Yankees, look to break home skid
The Kansas City Royals host the New York Yankees looking to stop a three-game home losing streakMAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Carlos Hernández - Walks five in loss Hernandez (0-1) took the loss during Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Yankees, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and five walks with three strikeouts in four innings.
Impact Hernandez got through a clean first inning but permitted a run apiece in each of the next three frames and was lucky to do so as he escaped a bases-loaded no-out jam in the second with just the one run crossing the plate. Walks weren't an issue prior to Saturday's performance, though run prevention has been as the 25-year-old has now allowed at least three runs in every start and owns a 6.00 ERA through 18 innings across four turns. He's tentatively lined up to make his next appearance Friday against the Orioles.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joey Gallo exits in fourth inning of Yankees' win over Royals with groin injury Joey Gallo left Saturday night’s game against the Royals with a left groin strain, according to the Yankees.
MAY 1, 2022 • MCALL.COM
Kansas City blanked by Gerrit Cole; Yankees beat the Royals for second straight night Bobby Witt Jr. extended his hitting streak, while Hunter Dozier and Edward Olivares had two hits apiece. But Royals shut out by Yankees.
MAY 1, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Cole pitches Yankees to 8th straight win, 3-0 over Royals
Gerrit Cole pitched six shutout innings and the New York Yankees manufactured just enough runs to beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0 for their eighth straight winMAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hernandez Takes Mound for Royals' Second Game Against Yankees The Kansas City Royals have Carlos Hernandez taking the mound for game two of a three-game set against the New York Yankees.
APRIL 30, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Matt Peacock - Recalled by Kansas City Peacock was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.
Impact The right-hander was traded from the Diamondbacks to the Royals on Sunday, and he'll join the major-league bullpen after Jake Brentz (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. Peacock made two relief appearances for Arizona this year, and he posted a 6.75 ERA and 1.88 WHIP in 2.2 innings.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Brentz - Lands on 10-day injured list Brentz was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left flexor strain Saturday.
Impact Brentz was ineffective against the Yankees on Friday, allowing five runs (four earned) on four hits while failing to record an out. It's possible his injury contributed to his struggles, and he'll be sidelined for at least 10 days. It's not yet clear how much time the southpaw is expected to miss, but right-hander Matt Peacock was recalled from Triple-A Omaha to provide an additional arm in the bullpen.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kansas City Royals announce Saturday night lineup vs. New York Yankees Gerrit Cole\u00a0(1-0, 4.00) will start for New York, while\u00a0Carlos Hernandez (0-0, 6.43) will go for Kansas City.
APRIL 30, 2022 • NORTHJERSEY.COM
Michael A. Taylor - Day off Saturday Taylor isn't starting Saturday against the Yankees.
Impact Taylor started in the last five games and went just 1-for-15 with two runs, two RBI, six walks and five strikeouts. Kyle Isbel will shift to center field while Edward Olivares takes over in right.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
