KANSAS CITY ROYALS NEWS

Adalberto Mondesi - Comes off IL The Royals reinstated Mondesi (oblique) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's game against Cleveland.

Impact The Royals have yet to release their lineup for Wednesday's game, but it's expected to include Mondesi for the first time since June 20. According to Josh Klingler of 610 Sports Kansas City, manager Mike Matheny said Mondesi would be deployed as a designated hitter in his first few games back from the IL before evaluating him for a return to an everyday role in the infield. Mondesi was highly productive in the 10 games he's played this season for the Royals with four home runs, one stolen base and a .361 batting average, but given the multiple lower-body injuries he's experienced with in recent months, he could get more frequent days off and run more conservatively on the bases throughout September.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adalberto Mondesi - Slated to return Wednesday Mondesi (oblique) will serve as the designated hitter in Wednesday's game against Cleveland, Josh Klingler of 610 Sports Radio KCSP reports.

Impact Mondesi has been on the injured list since mid-June, but he resumed a rehab assignment Aug. 19. Across six games during his most recent stint in the minors, he went 7-for-22 with two homers, six runs, three stolen bases and two walks. The 26-year-old has missed most of the season due to oblique issues. Although he'll be limited to serving as the designated hitter for now, manager Mike Matheny said the team will monitor Mondesi's health to determine when he'll be able to return to the field.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

A Kansas City Royals' minor-leaguer hits a home run despite breaking his bat “To hit a three-run homer at any point in the game, regardless (of a) broken bat or not, I mean it feels great.”

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Inside Royals catcher Salvador Perez's evolution into elite power hitter “I’ve just tried to put everything together,” the Royals' Perez said. “And learn.”

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Allen, Indians to face Minor, Royals

The Royals will send Mike Minor to the mound Wednesday and the Indians will give Logan Allen the start

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jakob Junis - Pulled in fifth inning Junis (2-4) took the loss after pitching 4.2 innings against Cleveland on Tuesday, allowing three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out six versus.

Impact The 28-year-old got called up Tuesday from Triple-A Omaha and the start was his first action in the majors since June 3. A first-inning home run and a two-run single in the third inning by Amed Rosario accounted for all the damage against the right-hander. In what was Junis' longest outing since April 27, he was able to grind out a decent start, but it is currently up in the air whether he'll make another start for the big-league club.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Kowar - Returning to start Wednesday Kowar will be recalled from Triple-A Omaha to start Wednesday against Cleveland, Josh Vernier of 610 Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Kowar made his big-league debut in June and returned to the minors after surrendering 10 earned runs over five innings (three appearances), and he'll rejoin the Royals on Wednesday for another look. The 24-year-old hasn't been particularly effective at Triple-A since the demotion with a 5.14 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 74:24 K:BB, though he's given up two runs with a 16:2 K:BB in his past two outings (11 innings).

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rosario 5 hits, HRs inside and out of park, Indians beat KC

Amed Rosario became the first player on record to go 5 for 5 with five RBIs, an inside-the-park homer and a drive over the fence, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Roy...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mondesi 'looked good' in pregame workouts KANSAS CITY -- Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi worked out with the team on Tuesday at Kauffman Stadium, a signal that he’s close to being...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • MLB.COM

Cleveland Indians vs. Kansas City Royals: Live updates from Game 129 Zach Plesac and the Indians face Salvador Perez and the Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Royals lineups for Tuesday: Game No. 129 Zach Plesac will start the first game of this three-game series against the Royals on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Adalberto Mondesi works out in Kansas City. What his return could mean for Royals Adalberto Mondesi was taking ground balls in a different position before Tuesday’s game.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Ryan O'Hearn - Takes seat Tuesday O'Hearn is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Cleveland.

Impact An 0-for-4 effort Monday lowered O'Hearn's average to .167 with two doubles and three runs in his last 10 games. Hunter Dozier is the designated hitter Tuesday, with Edward Olivares getting a start in right field.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Santana - Returns to lineup Santana (hip) is batting cleanup and playing first base Tuesday against Cleveland.

Impact An aggravation of his hip injury caused Santana to miss a couple contests, but he's back in action for Tuesday's series opener. Santana's hitting .262 with four doubles in his last 10 games, largely due to a four-hit effort Aug. 22 against the Cubs.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ronald Bolaños - Rehab moves to Triple-A Bolanos (elbow) moved his rehab assignment to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact On the injured list since June 15 with a right flexor strain, Bolanos was cleared to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment just under two months later. After starting his rehab in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, Bolanos made his past three appearances at Double-A Northwest Arkansas, covering 6.1 total innings while serving up six runs (five earned) on seven hits and eight walks. He'll likely be in store for at least a couple appearances at Triple-A before the Royals consider bringing him back from the 60-day IL.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jakob Junis - Recalled to start Thursday The Royals recalled Junis from Triple-A Omaha to start Tuesday's game against Cleveland, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact The righty has pitched well in his last two outings for Omaha, striking out six and allowing three hits in 7.1 scoreless innings. Junis is unlikely to pitch deep into Tuesday's game, as it's his first big-league appearance since June 3 and he hasn't lasted more than 4.1 frames in an outing since returning from injury at Triple-A. He was unimpressive earlier this season with the Royals, posting a 5.19 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in 34.2 innings.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Minor - Won't start Tuesday Minor, who was initially listed as the Royals' scheduled starter for Tuesday's game against Cleveland, won't take the hill in the series opener, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star...

Impact Instead, Jakob Junis was called up from Triple-A Omaha to pick up the start in the Royals' first game of the week. The Royals' decision to bring up Junis doesn't necessarily mean Minor is set to miss time or is being bumped from the rotation. Kansas City may just be looking to keep its six-man rotation intact after Brad Keller (lat) was placed on the injured list last weekend. If that's the case, Minor might end up moving back one day in the pitching schedule to start Wednesday's contest.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Blewett - Sent to Triple-A The Royals optioned Blewett to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact He'll head back to the minors to clear a spot on the active roster for Jakob Junis, who was called up from Omaha to make a start Tuesday against Cleveland. After earning his first promotion of 2021 last week, Blewett didn't make an appearance out of the bullpen during his brief stint with the big club.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Five bonkers stats from Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez's hot streak Royals catcher Salvador Perez was in his usual playful mood during Sunday’s postgame news conference.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Brad Keller - Shoulder stiffness subsides Keller said Tuesday that his shoulder is pain free and he is awaiting the results of an MRI from Monday, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact The right-hander was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right lat strain Friday, but Tuesday's news suggests he could make his return to the Royals' starting rotation soon. It's uncertain whether he'll need any rehab starts before coming back.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

SportsBeat Live: What else can Salvador Perez accomplish for the Royals? On today’s SportsBeat Live, Star sportswriters and columnists discuss the remarkable week of Royals catcher Salvador Perez, who is swinging...

AUGUST 31, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

SportsBeat Live: A Royal we could discuss? Join us at 10 am for the Salvy show We’re talking Royals and star catcher Salvador Perez this morning on SportsBeat Live. Please join us.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

With Salvador Perez mashing, we recall the Kansas City Royals' top seasons of offense Salvador Perez is poised to join a list of Royals greats at the plate. Here’s their top 10 offensive seasons in club history.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Royals series preview, pitching matchups The Indians have gone 8-1 against the Royals this season.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Minor scheduled to start as Kansas City hosts Cleveland

The Indians will start Zach Plesac on Tuesday and the Royals are expected to counter with Mike Minor

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS