KELVIN HERRERA NEWS

Cut loose The White Sox requested waivers for Herrera on Sunday for the purpose of granting his unconditional release.

Impact After designating Herrera for assignment, no team was unwilling to scoop him up off waivers, which doesn't come as a surprise given that the two-time All-Star was owed $8.5 million in 2020 and would need to be bought out for another $1 million in 2021. Rather than retaining Herrera as part of their 60-man roster pool, the White Sox will part ways with the 30-year-old entirely following a rough two-year stint with the club. Over his 59 appearances spanning this season and last, Herrera posted a 6.54 ERA (4.94 FIP) in 53.2 innings.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Engel, Keuchel lead White Sox to 3-2 victory over Royals

Adam Engel hit a three-run homer in the second inning, and that was all the offense the Chicago White Sox needed in a 3-2 win over Kansas City that spoiled the Royals’ home opener

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox bring up 2B prospect Nick Madrigal

The Chicago White Sox promoted second baseman Nick Madrigal, adding one of their top prospects to the roster

JULY 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DFA'd by White Sox Herrera was designated for assignment by the White Sox on Friday.

Impact The veteran right-hander last appeared in Sunday's contest and surrendered four runs over two innings, which appears to have been the final straw for Chicago. Herrera signed a two-year, $18 million contract in January 2019, but he struggled last season with a 6.14 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 53:23 K:BB over 51.1 innings.

JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Launches bombs Saturday Robert hit a pair of home runs during Saturday's intrasquad game, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Robert hit over 900 feet of home runs in the game. He sent a Kelvin Herrera fastball back to the shrubbery in center field at Guaranteed Rate Field, then topped that with a blast of Steve Cishek that reached the back row of the left-field bleachers. He's hit three homers during camp, including a shot off Carlos Rodon last Saturday that cleared the fence in center when Robert was off balance and falling down.

JULY 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

AL Central Preview Capsules

JULY 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals place reliever Herrera on DL with shoulder injury

Nationals reliever Kelvin Herrera placed on 10-day disabled list with a right rotator cuff impingement

AUGUST 8, 2018

Herrera happy to change role with contending Nationals

WASHINGTON (AP) As compensation for losing his job as a closer, Kelvin Herrera gets to pitch for a contender.

JUNE 19, 2018

Chopcast: Will Nationals' trade for Kelvin Herrera affect Braves' bullpen plans?

With the top-end reliever market set, will the Braves make a move or stay patient?

JUNE 19, 2018

Nationals get RHP Kelvin Herrera from Royals for 3 players

WASHINGTON (AP) Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle was going through his usual routine Monday, preparing if needed for a save, when...

JUNE 19, 2018

Royals trade Kelvin Herrera to Nationals for three prospects

World Champion and two-time All-Star, Kelvin Herrera is headed to the Washington Nationals.

JUNE 19, 2018

Kelvin Herrera, Nate Karns agree to deals with Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Royals agreed with reliever Kelvin Herrera and starter Nate Karns on one-year contracts Friday to avoid arbitration, leaving reliever Brandon Maurer as...

JANUARY 13, 2018

Royals avoid arbitration with Herrera, Karns

Kansas City Royals reach contract agreement with arbitration-eligible pitchers Kelvin Herrera and Nate Karns

JANUARY 12, 2018

Twins score 3 off Herrera in ninth to stun Royals, 4-2 (Sep 07, 2017)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Twins had seen the scenario that faced them Thursday night play out seemingly countless times over the past few...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Royals prepare for Rockies with Herrera's availability uncertain

Colorado Rockies-Kansas City Royals preview August 23, 2017

AUGUST 23, 2017

Royals hope Herrera can pitch against Rockies (Aug 23, 2017)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Royals are unsure whether closer Kelvin Herrera will be available Wednesday for the middle game of their three-game series against the Colorado...

AUGUST 23, 2017

Royals Kelvin Herrera: Fantasy RP Value in 2017

Kelvin Herrera is one of the best RP in MLB, but will now take on closing duties for the Royals. What is his fantasy value heading into 201...

JUNE 30, 2017

Washington Nationals Interested in Kansas City Royals' reliever Kelvin Herrera

With the Washington Nationals in need of bullpen help, new reports suggest that they could be taking a look at Kelvin Herrera of the Kansas...

JUNE 30, 2017

Baseball Capsules

DENVER (AP) Nolan Arenado completed the cycle with a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Colorado Rockies stunned the San Francisco Giants by rallying for...

JUNE 19, 2017

Herrera to be Royals' closer after Davis, Holland leave

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) Kelvin Herrera is the remaining reliever from a once-dominant Kansas City bullpen that included Wade Davis and Greg Holland.

MARCH 11, 2017

Royals hope Herrera can be their next great closer

The Royals are hoping for great things from Kelvin Herrera this season.

MARCH 11, 2017

Royals sign Herrera, their last arbitration-eligible player

As usual, the Kansas City Royals avoided salary arbitration, signing Kelvin Herrera.

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Kansas City Royals Christmas List For 2017

The Kansas City Royals are like everyone else this Christmas. They're hoping Santa will leave exactly what they need under their Christmas...

DECEMBER 25, 2016

Kansas City Royals: Six Years After Trading Zack Greinke

KC Royals general manager Dayton Moore dealt former Cy Young winning pitcher Zack Greinke to the Milwauke Brewers six years ago today. The...

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The Royals are in a bind and will have to do something about it soon

With free agency looming for many high-priced players, Kansas City has to act soon.

DECEMBER 9, 2016