Royals' Salvador Perez expected to return in 2026, team eyes playoff comeback following 82-80 finish
The Kansas City Royals expect nine-time All-Star catcher Salvador Perez to return next seasonSEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press
NOAH CAMERON #65 - PITCHER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
9-7 W-L •
1.10 WHIP •
2.99 ERA
9-7 W-L
1.10 WHIP
2.99 ERA
Shaky command in no-decision Cameron allowed three runs on four hits and four walks while striking out six over 4.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Athletics on Friday.
Impact Cameron did fine until the fifth inning, when the Athletics were able to collect four of their eight baserunners against him. A Jacob Wilson three-run double tied the game after Taylor Clarke had relieved Cameron, denying the rookie a chance to reach the 10-win mark. He ends 2025 with a 2.99 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 114:43 K:BB across 138.1 innings as well as a 9-7 record over 24 starts. While there were some bumps along the way, Cameron's pitched well enough to have an inside track for a rotation spot in 2026.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Langeliers hits walk-off double, Wilson has 3 RBIs as Athletics beat Royals 4-3
Shea Langeliers hit a walk-off RBI double in the ninth inning, Jacob Wilson drove in three runs and the Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press
Athletics take on the Royals after Langeliers' 4-hit game
The Athletics take on the Kansas City Royals after Shea Langeliers had four hits against the Astros on ThursdaySEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press
Pasquantino has HR and 3 RBIs, Witt gets 4 hits as Royals beat Angels 9-4
Vinnie Pasquantino homered and drove in three runs, Bobby Witt Jr. had four hits and the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-4SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press
Cheers! Cool moment for Cameron in likely his final home start of 2025 KANSAS CITY -- Kauffman Stadium roared as Noah Cameron walked off the mound during what was likely his final home start of the 2025 season....
SEPTEMBER 21 • MLB.COM
Cameron's pitching, back-to-back homers lift Royals over Blue Jays 2-1 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Noah Cameron pitched into the seventh inning, Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino hit back-to-back home runs, and...
SEPTEMBER 21 • THESTAR.COM
Royals delay Blue Jays' playoff party with 2-1 win behind Cameron
Noah Cameron pitched into the seventh inning, Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino hit back-to-back home runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat Toronto 2-1 to prevent the Blue Jays...SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press
Tallies ninth win Cameron (9-7) earned the win in Saturday's contest against the Blue Jays, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over 6.2 innings with five strikeouts.
Impact The rookie southpaw reached the double-digit mark in quality starts, as he looked sharp in this 98-pitch performance, generating a respectable 12 whiffs. The only blemish on his line was a 437-foot solo homer given up to Dalton Varsho in the seventh, chasing Cameron from the game. The Central Arkansas product has been a steady fantasy contributor in the second half, putting up a 3.53 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 50:17 K:BB across 63.2 frames since the All-Star break. Cameron will look to continue his recent success in his next start, which is currently scheduled to come on the road against the Athletics next weekend.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Massey leads Royals against the Blue Jays after 4-hit outing
The Kansas City Royals play the Toronto Blue Jays after Michael Massey's four-hit game on FridaySEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press
Phillies clinch fourth straight playoff berth despite 10-3 loss to Royals, who get 5 RBIs from Perez
The Philadelphia Phillies clinched their fourth straight postseason berth despite wasting a two-run lead in a 10-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals, who got a three-run homer and fiv...SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press
Sharp in eighth win Cameron (8-7) earned the win Sunday over the Phillies, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk across seven innings. He struck out seven.
Impact Cameron looked like he was headed for an early exit after giving up home runs to Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto in the first inning. However, the left-hander would rebound and hold the Phillies scoreless over his final six frames, allowing just two more hits in an eventual 10-3 Kansas City victory. Cameron's gone seven innings in back-to-back starts, allowing just four runs while striking out 15 in that span. He's lowered his ERA to 2.98 with a 1.09 WHIP and 103:37 K:BB through 22 starts (127 innings) this year. Cameron's tentatively lined up to face the Blue Jays at home in his next outing.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Royals take road losing streak into matchup with the Phillies
The Kansas City Royals will try to end their three-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Philadelphia PhilliesSEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press
Loses pitching duel to Cantillo Cameron (7-7) took the loss Tuesday against the Guardians, allowing two runs on six hits and no walks while striking out eight in seven innings.
Impact Cameron was a tough-luck loser Tuesday after Joey Cantillo one-upped him with eight scoreless. Cameron couldn't shake Jose Ramirez, who homered off him in the first and later doubled and scored in the fourth. Cameron was able to avoid walks after tying his season-high with five his last time out. He also tied a season-high with eight strikeouts, his first time reaching that mark since July 13. Cameron has allowed three runs or fewer in five of his last six starts and lines up to complete a two-start week on the road versus the Phillies.
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Loses pitching duel to Cantillo Cameron (7-7) took the loss Tuesday against the Guardians, allowing two runs on six hits and no walks while striking out eight in seven innings.
Impact Cameron was a tough-luck loser Tuesday after Joey Cantillo one-upped him with eight scoreless. Cameron couldn't shake Jose Ramirez, who homered off him in the first and later doubled and scored in the fourth. Cameron was able to avoid walks after tying his season-high with five his last time out. He also tied a season-high with eight strikeouts, his first time reaching that mark since July 13. Cameron has allowed three runs or fewer in five of his last six starts and lines up to complete a two-start week on the road versus the Phillies.
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Joey Cantillo pitches 8 innings, José Ramírez homers as Guardians beat Royals 2-0
Joey Cantillo allowed four hits in a career-best eight-plus innings, José Ramírez homered, doubled and scored twice, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0 on...SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press
Shaky in no-decision Cameron allowed three runs on five hits and five walks while striking out five over five innings in a no-decision versus the Angels on Thursday.
Impact Cameron initially wasn't expected to pitch versus the Angels, but he got the call for Thursday after Seth Lugo (back) was placed on the injured list. Cameron has been battling fatigue recently, but with Lugo joining Cole Ragans (shoulder) and Kris Bubic (shoulder) on the injured list, Cameron will likely need to stay in the rotation in September. He's allowed four or more runs in four of his eight starts since the All-Star break. He also matched his season high in walks Thursday, which he hadn't done since his big-league debut April 30 versus the Rays. Cameron has still been positive overall with a 3.03 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 88:36 K:BB across 113 innings through 20 starts, but it's clear his career-high workload across all levels is taking a toll. Assuming the Royals don't build in extra rest for the 26-year-old, he is projected to make his next start on the road in Cleveland.
SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Bobby Witt Jr.'s eighth inning homer helps KC avoid sweep
Bobby Witt Jr. hit a two-out solo home run in the eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 to avoid a sweep in a three-game seriesSEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press
Deadspin | Royals turn to rested Noah Cameron in series finale vs. Angels Deadspin | Royals turn to rested Noah Cameron in series finale vs. Angels
SEPTEMBER 4 • DEADSPIN.COM
Royals take 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Angels
The Kansas City Royals aim to break a three-game losing streak when they take on the Los Angeles AngelsSEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press
Won't start during Angels series Cameron isn't listed among the Royals' starting pitchers for the team's three-game series versus the Angels that begins Tuesday, Jackson Stone of MLB.com reports.
Impact Citing fatigue, Cameron had his latest turn through the rotation skipped this past weekend against the Tigers, prompting the team to call up Stephen Kolek from Triple-A Omaha to make a spot start. Kolek has since been returned to Omaha, but the Royals look as though they'll push Cameron to the back of their pitching schedule because he's already logged 140.2 innings between the majors and minors this season, well ahead of the career-high 122.2 innings he covered in 2024. Cameron now tentatively lines up to make his next start during the Royals' weekend series versus the Twins in Kansas City.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Royals giving Cameron extra rest as Kolek steps in for Saturday start KANSAS CITY -- As the Royals make a push for the postseason, they will have to do it without one of their most reliable starters on Saturday...
AUGUST 30 • MLB.COM
Not making weekend start Cameron isn't listed as a starting pitcher in any game of Kansas City's three-game set against the Tigers that begins Friday, Jackson Stone of MLB.com reports.
Impact Cameron's normal trip through the rotation would have lined him up for a start Saturday, but Stephen Kolek will take the mound instead. Michael Wacha will close out the series Sunday. It's unclear when Cameron's next start will come, but it looks as though the Royals will limit his workload during the closing weeks of the regular season. Cameron has thrown 140.2 innings this season across Triple-A and the Majors, and his previous career high was 122.2 innings, which he set in 2024.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Hit hard by White Sox Cameron (7-6) took the loss against the White Sox on Monday, allowing six runs on eight hits with no walks or strikeouts over five innings.
Impact Cameron struggled from the outset, giving up three first-inning runs on four hits, three of which were doubles. Of the eight knocks the lefty allowed overall, six (four doubles and two homers) went for extra bases. The six earned runs Cameron allowed tied his season-worst mark -- the other time he surrendered that many runs in a start was June 10 against the Yankees. Cameron came into the contest having allowed just three runs over 15.2 frames across his previous three starts, and he'll look to rebound in his next outing, which lines up to come against Detroit on Sunday.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Hit hard by White Sox Cameron (7-6) took the loss against the White Sox on Monday, allowing six runs on eight hits with no walks or strikeouts over five innings.
Impact Cameron struggled from the outset, giving up three first-inning runs on four hits, three of which were doubles. Of the eight knocks the lefty allowed overall, six (four doubles and two homers) went for extra bases. The six earned runs Cameron allowed tied his season-worst mark -- the other time he surrendered that many runs in a start was June 10 against the Yankees. Cameron came into the contest having allowed just three runs over 15.2 frames across his previous three starts, and he'll look to rebound in his next outing, which lines up to come against Detroit on Sunday.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
