KANSAS CITY ROYALS NEWS

Tyler Zuber - Demoted to Triple-A The Royals optioned Zuber to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

Impact Zuber was dropped from Kansas City's bullpen to make room for another right-handed reliever in Dylan Coleman, who earned his first big-league call-up. Over 30 relief appearances with the Royals this season spanning 26.1 innings, Zuber has posted a 5.81 ERA and 1.52 WHIP.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Blewett - Dispatched to minors The Royals optioned Blewett to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

Impact Blewett was cast off the 28-man active roster to clear room for Brady Singer, who was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list to start the first game of Monday's doubleheader in Cleveland. During his abbreviated stint with Kansas City, Blewett appeared in three games out of the bullpen and gave up a run on three hits and five walks over five innings.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Coleman - Summoned from Triple-A The Royals selected Coleman's contract from Triple-A Omaha ahead of Monday's doubleheader in Cleveland.

Impact Coleman receives his first big-league call-up after compiling a 3.28 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, a 93:22 K:BB and a .186 batting average against over 57.2 innings between Omaha and Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Though he picked up seven saves in the minors this season, Coleman will likely be ticketed for a low-leverage role with the Royals.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Zuber - Inconsistent recently Zuber has allowed three runs in his last 5.1 innings.

Impact The right-hander has had some trouble with home runs this season, allowing six in 26.1 innings overall. Zuber's inconsistency with keeping the ball down has led to a 5.81 ERA at the major-league level, although he's been better with a 3.04 ERA in 26.2 innings with Triple-A Omaha. He'll likely remain in a low-leverage role over the final two weeks of the season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MLB power rankings: San Francisco Giants reign supreme as October approaches

The Giants maintain their hold on the top spot in Ben V.'s rankings. Where does your team stand as the season nears its end?

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Royals vs Indians Prediction and Pick for MLB Doubleheader Game 1 Today From FanDuel Sportsbook Today's slate of MLB games includes a clash between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Indians. Royals vs Indians Prediction and Pick Toda...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Adalberto Mondesi - Notches another steal Mondesi went 0-for-3 with a stolen base in Sunday's 7-1 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Mondesi reached base in the seventh on a fielder's choice and ended up stealing second before the inning concluded. The 25-year-old speedster now has four steals over his last five games and 11 overall in just 24 games this season. He's slashing .264/.297/.540 with 12 extra-base hits, 16 RBI, 14 runs scored and 3:31 BB:K over 93 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Michael A. Taylor - Swipes bag in loss Taylor went 1-for-2 with a stolen base in Sunday's 7-1 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Taylor notched a single his first time up to bat in the third and would end up stealing second for his 13th stolen base of the year. The 30-year-old outfielder has reached base in nine straight games now and is slashing .247/.300/.361 with 12 home runs, 52 RBI, 55 runs scored and 32:136 BB:K over 498 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Kowar - Hit hard again Sunday Kowar (0-4) allowed five runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out three over four innings as he took the loss against the Mariners on Sunday.

Impact Kowar was knocked around again in what was his third straight start allowing five runs or more. He gave up two in the first on a double from Jarred Kelenic, another in the second and two more in the third on a pair of solo home runs. His success in the minors has certainly not translated over to the big leagues just yet. The 24-year-old righty now owns an 11.45 ERA, 2.23 WHIP and 19:18 K:BB over 22 innings. He should be avoided in lineups at all costs for the remainder of the season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Why the Royals will miss Swanee, the 'Norm from 'Cheers' of baseball' Mike Swanson, the Royals' beloved media-relations man, is a behind-the-scenes maestro. When he speaks up, even Barry Bonds listens.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Royals series preview, pitching matchups The Indians are 11-1 against the Royals this season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Singer expected to start for the Royals against Indians

The Indians will send Triston McKenzie to the mound Monday and the Royals plan to give Brady Singer the start

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jackson Kowar will 'keep pushing' to adjust quicker in his outings for Kansas City Royals After three tough innings in a loss to the Mariners, Jackson Kowar showed a glimmer of his potential in the fourth.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kowar's struggles sink Royals vs. Mariners KANSAS CITY -- In the first two innings of Jackson Kowar’s start against the Mariners on Sunday afternoon, the Royals right-hander couldn’t...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • MLB.COM

Kelenic HR, 2 doubles lead Mariners over Royals 7-1

Rookie Jarred Kelenic homered, doubled twice and wrapped up his impressive series, leading the Seattle Mariners over the Kansas City Royals 7-1

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners jump on Jackson Kowar and hand Kansas City Royals a series loss at The K Whit Merrifield, Nicky Lopez and Michael A. Taylor had the only hits for the Royals on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Carlos Hernández - Bumped back in rotation Hernandez is now projected to make his next start Wednesday versus Cleveland, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact The right-hander would have been available to pitch one game of Monday's doubleheader on regular rest, but he'll be pushed back a couple of days instead. Hernandez had shaky control in his last start Wednesday after he was moved up a day to make the outing. For the year, he's pitched to a 3.90 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 73:38 K:BB while posting a 6-2 record in 23 appearances (10 starts).

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Lynch - On track to make start Lynch (calf) is expected to make his next scheduled start Tuesday versus Cleveland, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lynch left his last start Thursday versus Oakland due to calf tightness in the third inning. It doesn't appear as if the injury will cost him any additional time. The southpaw has a 5.34 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 48:26 K:BB in 59 innings across 13 starts this year, and he carries a 4-5 record into Tuesday's start.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brady Singer - Starting matinee Monday Singer is expected to be activated from the injured list and start Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader versus Cleveland, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Singer was placed on the injured list Friday for an undisclosed reason. The quick return indicates he's cleared COVID-19 protocols and will be able to pitch in the first game of the twin bill. He'll still need to be officially activated prior to the start.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hanser Alberto - Records third steal Alberto went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Saturday's 8-1 win over Seattle.

Impact The infielder has hit safely in seven of his nine games in September, going 9-for-25 (.360) in that span. Alberto has a solid .269/.291/.396 slash line with two home runs, three steals, 22 RBI and 24 runs scored across 241 plate appearances. He's started three of the four previous games, but he's not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Mariners.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan O'Hearn - Still sitting Sunday O'Hearn is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact O'Hearn is on the bench for the third consecutive game as Salvador Perez receives a day off from behind the plate to serve as the designated hitter. O'Hearn is 3-for-23 through 12 games in September and may receive inconsistent opportunities down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adalberto Mondesi - Productive in win Saturday Mondesi went 2-for-5 with a double, a run, an RBI and a stolen base in an 8-1 win over Seattle on Saturday.

Impact Mondesi twice used his speed to help the Royals add on to their run total. In the first inning, he notched an infield single that allowed Andrew Benintendi to cross the plate. In the third, he doubled, stole third and came around to score on a Michael Taylor double. Mondesi's theft was his third in four games, pushing his total to 10 on the campaign. The speedster has notched double-digit steals in each of the past four seasons.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Michael A. Taylor - Slams 12th homer Taylor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and an additional RBI in Saturday's 8-1 victory over the Mariners.

Impact The veteran outfielder was one of six Royals with multiple base knocks in the contest, but he was the only batter with more than one extra-base hit. Taylor's third-inning double plated Kansas City's third run of the contest, and he followed with a solo home in the fifth to tack onto the team's lead. The long ball was Taylor's first since Aug. 29.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kris Bubic - Secures fifth win Bubic (5-6) earned the win over Seattle on Saturday, pitching 6.1 innings and allowing one run on two hits and four walks while striking out two.

Impact Bubic was somewhat wild in the outing -- he threw only 57 of 97 pitches for strikes and tied a season high with four free passes -- but he was able to limit the damage by holding the Mariners to just two hits. The strong outing continued a recent stretch of effective performances by the left-hander, who has notched a 2.84 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across 19 innings in September. He'll look to continue rolling in his next start, which is projected to be a favorable matchup at Detroit next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kowar expected to start for Kansas City against Seattle

The Royals will send Jackson Kowar to the mound Sunday and the Mariners plan to give Logan Gilbert the start

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS