MICHAEL WACHA NEWS

Hangs on for eighth win Wacha (8-6) picked up the win Tuesday, giving up two runs on five hits and two walks over seven innings in a 4-3 victory over the White Sox. He struck out five.

Impact The veteran right-hander delivered his ninth quality start of the season on 89 pitches (57 strikes), but Wacha actually left the mound with the Royals down 2-1 before the offense put up a three spot in the top of the eighth to make him a winner. He incredibly hasn't allowed more than three earned runs in a start since May 4, posting a 2.56 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 60:21 K:BB through 70.1 innings over his last 12 outings despite missing most of June with a foot fracture. Wacha will look to keep rolling in his next start, which is scheduled to come at home early next week against the Red Sox.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs on for eighth win Wacha (8-6) picked up the win Tuesday, giving up two runs on five hits and two walks over seven innings in a 4-3 victory over the White Sox. He struck out five.

Impact The veteran right-hander delivered his ninth quality start of the season on 89 pitches (57 strikes), but Wacha actually left the mound with the Royals down 2-1 before the offense put up a three-spot in the top of the eighth to make him a winner. He incredibly hasn't allowed more than three earned runs in a start since May 4, posting a 2.56 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 60:21 K:BB through 70.1 innings over his last 12 outings despite missing most of June with a foot fracture. Wacha will look to keep rolling in his next start, which is scheduled to come at home early next week against the Red Sox.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Witt and Royals rally in 8th inning to hand White Sox their 16th straight defeat, 4-3

The staggering Chicago White Sox lost their 16th straight game, extending a franchise record, as Michael Massey homered and Michael Wacha pitched seven strong innings to lead the K...

JULY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals play the White Sox after Witt's 4-hit game

The Kansas City Royals take on the Chicago White Sox after Bobby Witt Jr. had four hits against the White Sox on Monday

JULY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allows three homers Wacha did not factor into the decision in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, allowing three hits on six hits and one walk over 4.2 innings while striking out one.

Impact Wacha didn't have his best stuff Wednesday, surrendering a solo homer to Eugenio Suarez in the second inning and later giving up another two long balls, back-to-back, in the fourth to put Kansas City at a 3-1 deficit. The three home runs allowed marked a season high for the veteran right-hander, while his one strikeout on the night also marked his lowest total of the campaign. Wacha had gone at least five innings in 10 consecutive starts heading into Wednesday's matchup.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Royals and Diamondbacks meet in series rubber match

Both the Kansas City Royals and the Arizona Diamondbacks are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

JULY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cruises to easy win Wacha (7-6) allowed four hits and a walk over seven shutout frames Friday, striking out seven and earning a win over the White Sox.

Impact Wacha gave up a leadoff double on the second pitch of the game but allowed just one other runner to reach scoring position during his outing. He retired 13 of the last 14 batters he faced. Since giving up seven runs to the Rangers on May 4, Wacha hasn't allowed more than three earned runs in any start. During that 10-game stretch, he's 6-2 with a 2.30 ERA. Wacha dropped his season ERA down to 3.55 with an 85:28 K:BB through 96.1 innings. His next start is projected to be at home against the Diamondbacks.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Cruises to easy win Wacha (7-6) allowed four hits and a walk over seven shutout frames Friday, striking out seven and earning a win over the White Sox.

Impact Wacha gave up a leadoff double on the second pitch of the game but allowed just one other runner to reach scoring position during his outing. He retired 13 of the last 14 batters he faced. Since giving up seven runs to the Rangers on May 4, Wacha hasn't allowed more than three earned runs in any start. During that 10-game stretch, he's 6-2 with a 2.30 ERA. Wacha dropped his season ERA down to 3.55 with an 85:28 K:BB through 96.1 innings. His next start is projected to be at home against the Diamondbacks.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Witt's homer and Wacha's seven scoreless innings lead Royals over White Sox, 7-1

Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. homered and drove in two runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-1

JULY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox look to end 4-game skid, play the Royals

The Chicago White Sox come into the matchup with the Kansas City Royals after losing four straight games

JULY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michael Wacha, Royals try to keep rolling vs. White Sox Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Wacha is hoping the momentum he built ahead of the All-Star break carries over to the second half of...

JULY 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nabs win Wednesday in Game 2 Wacha (6-6) earned the win over the Cardinals in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits and one walk while striking out three...

Impact It wasn't a smooth outing for Wacha, as he tossed only one 1-2-3 inning and needed 84 pitches to get through five frames. Kansas City's offense gave him ample support, but the right-hander nearly lost his chance at a victory when he gave up two runs in the bottom of the fifth to allow St. Louis to close the gap to 5-4. The three earned runs were the most Wacha has allowed since May 4 -- over his previous eight starts, he had posted a 2.31 ERA and 1.03 WHIP across 46.2 frames. Wacha's overall 3.83 ERA puts him on pace to log a third straight season with a sub-4.00 earned run average.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Tuesday's game postponed Wacha and the Royals won't play as scheduled Tuesday against the Cardinals as the game was postponed due to inclement weather.

Impact The game will be made up via a split doubleheader Wednesday. Wacha should start one of those contests, and Wednesday's originally scheduled starter Alec Marsh likely to take the other.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth win Wacha (5-6) earned the win Wednesday over the Rays, allowing one run on two hits and three walks while striking out eight over six innings.

Impact Wacha gave up a first-inning home run to Isaac Paredes and settled in from there with another excellent start. He's now allowed two or fewer earned runs in eight straight starts and matched his season high with eight strikeouts. Wacha owns a 3.74 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 75:26 K:BB in 84.1 innings and lines up for a road start against the Cardinals next week.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Wacha's strong start leads Royals over Rays Michael Wacha tossed six strong innings, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 4-2 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.Aft...

JULY 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Michael Wacha tosses 6 solid innings, Salvador Perez drives in 2 as the Royals beat the Rays 4-2

Michael Wacha allowed one run on two hits over six innings, Salvador Perez drove in a pair of runs and the Royals held on to beat the Rays 4-2 on Wednesday night

JULY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals begin 4-game series against the Guardians

The Kansas City Royals host the Cleveland Guardians to begin a four-game series

JUNE 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wacha's impressive start in return from IL spoiled by reeling offense ARLINGTON -- Royals starter Michael Wacha deserved a better outcome for his performance on Saturday. Wacha returned to the rotation just thr...

JUNE 23 • MLB.COM

Reinstated from IL The Royals reinstated Wacha (foot) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his start against the Rangers on Saturday.

Impact Wacha was placed on the injured list June 2 due to a non-displaced left foot fracture he sustained on a comebacker against the Padres on May 31. He made a rehab start in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Monday, allowing two hits and no walks while striking out six over four scoreless innings. To make room for Wacha, right-hander Steven Cruz was optioned to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers play the Royals leading series 1-0

The Texas Rangers play the Kansas City Royals, leading the series 1-0

JUNE 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tosses sim game Wacha (foot) completed a three-inning simulated game Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Royals will wait and see how Wacha feels Friday following the sim game before deciding on his next steps, but the right-hander will most likely head out on a minor-league rehab assignment if he's not feeling any renewed discomfort in his fractured left foot. If Wacha is cleared to make a rehab start Monday or Tuesday, he could be an option to return from the 15-day injured list and slot back into the Kansas City rotation next weekend.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Wacha (foot) threw a bullpen session Sunday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's the first time Wacha has thrown off a mound since he suffered a non-displaced left foot fracture back on May 31 when he was hit by a comebacker. The hope is that he will be able to rejoin the Royals' rotation before the end of the month, but he still has some steps to take in his progression and might need a rehab start.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Royals place RHP Michael Wacha (foot) on 15-day IL The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Michael Wacha on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a fractured left foot.The move was retroacti...

JUNE 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Royals place RHP Michael Wacha (foot) on 15-day IL The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Michael Wacha on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a fractured left foot.The move was retroacti...

JUNE 2 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Royals host the Padres on home winning streak

The Kansas City Royals host the San Diego Padres trying to extend a seven-game home winning streak

MAY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS