KANSAS CITY ROYALS NEWS

Salvador Perez - Crushes 41st homer Perez went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer and a walk in Sunday's 6-0 win over the White Sox.

Impact Perez took Dylan Cease deep for a three-run blast in the first inning and later drew his 22nd walk of the year. The slugging catcher has belted 15 home runs since the start of August and eight over his last 11 games. He's up to 102 RBI with an .867 OPS through 555 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brady Singer - Twirls seven shutout frames Singer (4-9) allowed four hits over seven scoreless innings Sunday, striking out six and earning a win over the White Sox.

Impact Singer was terrific in Sunday's win, coughing up just four singles and never letting a runner reach scoring position. It was his first scoreless outing since April 18 and he picked up his first victory since June 1. Over his last four starts, the 25-year-old righty has allowed four earned runs over 24.2 innings (1.46 ERA) with a 23:9 K:BB. Singer is lined up to face the Twins on the road next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

James Fegan: After three home runs allowed to Salvador Perez... - The Athletic After three home runs allowed to Salvador Perez this weekend in Kansas City, Tony La Russa said they were the product of "preventable" mista...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jackson Kowar - Picks up another start Kowar will draw a second straight turn through the Kansas City rotation in Tuesday's game at Baltimore, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact After joining Kansas City when the roster expanded from 26 to 28 men, Kowar slotted back into the team's rotation. He delivered a quality start Sept. 1 in a no-decision versus Cleveland, striking out six over six innings while giving up two runs on five hits and three walks. The Royals will reward Kowar with another start as a result, and he should hold down a spot in the team's six-man rotation until one of Brad Keller (lat) or Jakob Junis (shoulder) returns from the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kris Bubic - Slots back into rotation Bubic is slated to start Monday's game against the Orioles, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Following his 15th start of the season Aug. 27, Bubic moved back to the bullpen this past week, making a two-inning relief appearance in Thursday's 4-2 loss to Cleveland. With Jakob Junis (shoulder) recently joining Brad Keller (lat) on the injured list and with Daniel Lynch's status uncertain due to a finger injury, Bubic will move back into Kansas City's six-man rotation as it begins a four-game set in Baltimore. Bubic tentatively lines up for a two-start week, with his second turn set to come Sept. 12 in Minnesota.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Singer tosses gem; Salvy hits No. 41 in win KANSAS CITY -- One of the goals the Royals had entering 2021 was to play the White Sox better after winning just one of 10 games against the...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • MLB.COM

Singer sets tone and Salvy homers again as Kansas City Royals beat White Sox The Royals took two of three games this weekend and clinched the season series against the AL Central leaders

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Cease K's 9 but can't keep Perez in the park KANSAS CITY -- By the time the Royals had gone through three hitters during a 6-0 victory over the White Sox Sunday at Kauffman Stadium, the...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • MLB.COM

Singer, Perez lead Royals to 6-0 win over White Sox

Brady Singer tossed seven scoreless innings and Salvador Perez hit another home run as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-0

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notes: Lynch's slider; Salvy back to catching KANSAS CITY -- Daniel Lynch’s slider has caused numerous problems for opposing hitters since the Royals' left-hander returned to the Majors...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • MLB.COM

Wade Davis - Clean inning Saturday Davis struck out the side in a perfect inning in Saturday's 10-7 loss to the White Sox.

Impact The 35-year-old has had some inconsistent performances lately, allowing seven runs (six earned) in his last seven innings. Davis was able to put in a good effort Saturday, but he's remained on the outside looking in when it comes to high-leverage opportunities. He owns a 6.42 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 36:16 K:BB with two saves, two holds, a blown save and an 0-3 record through 40.2 innings this year.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Zuber - Rejoins Royals The Royals recalled Zuber from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact The righty returns to the big-league club only a day after being optioned. With a 6.00 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 21 innings of relief this season, Zuber figures to pitch in nothing more than low-leverage situations in this latest stint with Kansas City.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Gallagher - Heads to IL Gallagher (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Left knee inflammation removed Gallagher from Saturday's game and will now sideline him for at least 10 days. It's unclear if he's dealing with a more substantial injury, but such details should become available shortly. Sebastian Rivero will handle the backup catching duties until Gallagher returns.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Rivera - Not starting Sunday Rivera is on the bench for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Rivera went 1-for-4 with a double Saturday and is now hitting .242 with three doubles and two RBI in his last 10 games. Adalberto Mondesi is playing third base Sunday while Carlos Santana occupies the DH spot.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Santana - Snaps power drought Santana went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Saturday in a loss to the White Sox.

Impact Santana clubbed a 441-foot solo shot in the sixth inning for the Royals' final run. The long ball snapped 35-game streak without a homer for the veteran, during which he batted only .185 with a mere five RBI over 130 at-bats. Santana has recently been dealing with a hip injury, so Saturday's power display could be a sign that he is feeling better.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Salvador Perez - Reaches 40-homer mark Perez went 2-for-5 with a pair of home runs and five RBI in Saturday's loss to the White Sox.

Impact Perez wasn't able to catch after getting hit in the neck by a foul ball Friday, but he excelled as the team's designated hitter Saturday. He drilled a two-run homer to center field in the third inning and one-upped himself with a three-run shot in the fifth. Perez has set career highs with 40 long balls and 99 RBI on the season. He trails only Shohei Ohtani (43) for the league lead in home runs on the campaign. Per TSN, he is the first catcher to hit 40 round trippers in a season since Javy Lopez in 2003.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Singer scheduled to start as Kansas City hosts Chicago

The White Sox will start Dylan Cease on Sunday and the Royals are expected to counter with Brady Singer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daniel Lynch - Leaves game with finger injury Lynch exited Saturday's start against the White Sox in the third inning due to a cut on his finger, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lynch's injury played a role in his struggles Saturday since he had trouble finishing his pitches due to the cut on his finger. Prior to his departure, he allowed six runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three in 2.2 innings to take the loss. The southpaw lines up to make his next start on the road against Minnesota on Friday, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to pitch.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Grandal, Chisox hold on 10-7; Royals' Perez reaches 40 HRs

Yasmani Grandal went 3 for 3 with a home run and four RBIs as the Chicago White Sox built a big lead and then held off Salvador Perez and the Kansas City Royals 10-7

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three homers aren't enough as the Kansas City Royals lose 10-7 to the White Sox Sal Perez hit two homers and Carlos Santana added another, but the Royals had dug too big of a hole.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Robert, Grandal power White Sox past Royals KANSAS CITY -- Saturday’s 10-7 victory for the White Sox over the Royals at Kauffman Stadium did not look as if it would be much of a contes...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • MLB.COM

Cam Gallagher - Exits with left knee issue Gallagher was removed from Saturday's game against the White Sox with left knee inflammation, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gallagher started Saturday's game behind the dish and went 1-for-1 with a run and an RBI. He was replaced in the top of the fifth inning, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available in Sunday's series finale against the White Sox.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Edward Olivares - Healthy scratch Olivares was removed from the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox but does not appear to be injured.

Impact Olivares' removal is the indirect result of the Royals' decision that Salvador Perez is ready to hit but not to catch after taking a foul ball off his neck Friday. He'll shift behind the plate to the designated hitter spot, pushing Carlos Santana to first base and Ryan O'Hearn to Olivares' spot in right field. Cam Gallagher takes Olivares' spot in the lineup and will catch in place of Perez.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Rivero - Added as extra depth Rivero was recalled by the Royals on Saturday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rivero gives the Royals an extra option behind the plate with Salvador Perez ready to hit but not play defense after taking a foul ball off his neck Friday. Perez was originally listed as the catcher Saturday before the Royals updated their lineup to move him to designated hitter, which may indicate that he's close to being ready to take the field. If that's the case, Rivero's stay on the big-league roster may wind up being a short one.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Zuber - Sent down Saturday Zuber was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Zuber entered each of the last two games and allowed two hits and no walks across two scoreless innings. However, he'll head to the minors after catcher Sebastian Rivero was recalled to serve as catching depth.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE