KELVIN GUTIERREZ NEWS

Playing regularly at hot corner Gutierrez will start at third base and bat eighth Sunday against the Rays.

Impact Gutierrez will draw his fifth consecutive start at the hot corner, but it's unclear if he'll continue to handle an everyday role heading into the upcoming week now that Jorge Mateo is healthy again. Before returning to the lineup for Saturday's 4-3 loss, Mateo had missed the previous three contests with left hip and lower-back soreness. Mateo and Ramon Urias -- who is resting Sunday -- both appear to be locked into everyday roles in the infield, likely leaving Gutierrez and Jahmai Jones to fight over the remaining spot in the lineup in most games.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arozarena HR in 8th, Rays keep pecking away at Orioles

Randy Arozarena hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bays Rays continued their dominance over the Baltimore Orioles with a 4-3 victory

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Severino's slam leads Orioles past Ohtani, Angels 13-1

A day after ending a 19-game losing streak, the major league-worst Baltimore Orioles handled Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels again

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles snap 19-game skid with 10-6 win over Angels

The Baltimore Orioles have snapped their 19-game losing streak, rallying to beat Los Angeles 10-6 after a shaky start by Shohei Ohtani left the Angels’ bullpen with too much to do

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins big-league roster Gutierrez was recalled by the Orioles on Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Gutierrez could see time at third base down the stretch after Maikel Franco was designated for assignment. While anyone with a regular role in a hitter-friendly park like Camden Yards is at least theoretically interesting in deeper leagues, it's tough to get excited about Gutierrez, who's hitting just .209/.256/.278 in 46 major-league games this season and .254/.288/.421 in 34 Triple-A contests.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Thursday Gutierrez was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Gutierrez had the chance to carve out a role recently with Maikel Franco (ankle) sidelined, but he's gone just 1-for-13 with two RBI, a run, a walk and six strikeouts across the last four games. Franco began a rehab assignment with the Orioles' Florida Complex League team Tuesday, but Pat Valaika and Domingo Leyba could see increased time at the hot corner if Franco isn't cleared to return Friday.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Wednesday off Gutierrez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Impact Domingo Leyba will draw a start at third base in place of Gutierrez, who had gone 1-for-10 while starting each of the past three contests at the position. Gutierrez's window for everyday playing time will likely close soon after Maikel Franco (ankle) was cleared to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday in the rookie-level Florida Complex League.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Baltimore rookie Watkins pitches Orioles to 6-1 win vs Rays

Rookie right-hander Spenser Watkins gave up one run in six innings as the Baltimore Orioles tied a season high with their third consecutive win, 6-1 over the Tampa Bay Rays

JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Filling in for Maikel Franco Gutierrez will start at third base and bat eighth Sunday against the Royals.

Impact Gutierrez has settled in as Baltimore's everyday third baseman since Maikel Franco (ankle) was placed on the injured list July 7. He'll draw his fifth start in six games Sunday, and the run of steady playing time is enough to keep Gutierrez relevant in AL-only leagues until Franco returns.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Connolly: It didn't take long for Kelvin Gutierrez to get... - The Athletic It didn't take long for Kelvin Gutierrez to get back to the majors. The Orioles purchased the infielder from the Kansas City Royals on Satur...

JULY 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Recalled by Orioles Gutierrez was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Gutierrez was traded from the Royals to the Orioles on Saturday after he was designated for assignment by Kansas City, and he'll now join Baltimore's major-league roster after Maikel Franco (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. The 26-year-old could compete with Domingo Leyba for playing time at third base while Franco is sidelined.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dozier, Olivares lead Royals to 6-3 comeback win over Twins

Hunter Dozier drove in three runs and Edward Olivares hit a two-run homer to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals ship INF Kelvin Gutierrez to Orioles for cash

The Kansas City Royals traded infielder Kelvin Gutierrez to the Baltimore Orioles for cash on Saturday

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealt to Baltimore Gutierrez was traded from Kansas City to Baltimore in exchange for cash considerations Saturday.

Impact Gutierrez was designated for assignment by Kansas City on Monday. After the trade, he'll report to Triple-A Norfolk, but he should be near the top of the list if Baltimore needs reinforcements in the infield.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Gutierrez was designated for assignment by the Royals on Monday.

Impact Gutierrez had been serving as the team's primary third baseman but wasn't close to convincing at the plate, hitting just .215/.254/.296 in 38 games. Emmanuel Rivera had his contract selected in a corresponding move and will be given the chance to make the position his own.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gallo homers again, Lyles strong as Rangers beat Royals 4-1

Joey Gallo homered again, Jordan Lyles pitched seven strong innings after getting bumped from the rotation for one start, and the Texas Rangers finished a three-game sweep with a 4...

JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gibson 10 Ks, Gallo 2 HRs for Rangers in 8-0 win over Royals

Kyle Gibson had a season-high 10 strikeouts, Joey Gallo hit two massive home runs and the Texas Rangers have won consecutive games for the first time in more than a month

JUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Friday Gutierrez isn't starting Friday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Gutierrez has gone just 1-for-25 with five walks and seven strikeouts across his last eight games, and he'll retreat to the bench for a second straight contest. Hanser Alberto will start at third base and bat fifth.

JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Gutierrez will be on the bench for Thursday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Gutierrez hits the bench for the first time in three weeks. He's grabbed just a single hit in 24 at-bats over his last seven games. Hanser Alberto will start at third base in his absence.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Draws three walks Gutierrez went 0-for-2 with three walks in Sunday's 7-3 win over Boston.

Impact Entering Sunday, Gutierrez had only walked twice in 31 games this year, so his sudden show of plate discipline shouldn't be expected to continue. The third baseman is slashing .229/.266/.322 with one home run, eight RBI, eight runs scored, two triples and four doubles in 124 plate appearances. Despite the uninspiring ratios, he's logged an everyday role at third base since he was called up May 14.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Launches two-run shot Gutierrez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in Saturday's loss against Oakland.

Impact Gutierrez launched his two-run shot in the eighth inning off Jesus Luzardo, and that was all the offense the Royals would muster in the entire after they went 5-for-32 as a team. He's been seeing the ball well of late and is now riding a four-game hitting streak, going 6-for-16 with one homer and five RBI during that stretch.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plates two runs Gutierrez went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Thursday's win over the Athletics.

Impact Gutierrez made his presence felt in the bottom of the seventh inning, as he plated the go-ahead runs with a two-run single that knocked home both Jorge Soler and Hunter Dozier. The third baseman has been seeing the ball well of late and has hit safely in nine of the Royals' last 11 games, though he only has a .250 average with a .591 OPS in that span.

JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Thursday Gutierrez is not in the lineup Thursday against the Twins, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 26-year-old started the past three games and will take a seat for Thursday's contest. Gutierrez has a .250/.263/.321 slash line in 16 games since making his season debut May 14, which may not be enough to maintain a starting role for long with Hunter Dozier (concussion) back from the injured list.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mondesi, Minor lead Royals to 7-3 win over Pirates

Adalberto Mondesi hit a two-run homer before injuring his hamstring, Mike Minor pitched six solid innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3

JUNE 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Margot hits RBI single in 10th, Rays beat Royals 2-1

Manuel Margot hit a run-scoring single in the 10th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1

MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS