ZACK GREINKE NEWS

On track for Tuesday return Greinke (elbow) is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list to pitch Tuesday against Oakland, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Royals have yet to determine whether Greinke will start or enter the game after an opener, but he'll be activated Tuesday assuming he checks all of the team's boxes, per Rogers. The veteran right-hander was placed on the 15-day IL on Aug. 8 due to elbow soreness and had racked up a 6.94 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB in his previous five outings (23.1 frames).

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IL with sore elbow Greinke was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Aug. 7, with right posterior elbow soreness.

Impact Greinke struggled in Sunday's series finale against the Phillies, yielding five earned runs over just four innings as his win-loss record for the season fell to 1-12. It's not yet clear how the Royals plan to cover his rotation spot, which will come around again Friday versus St. Louis.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes 12th loss Greinke (1-12) took the loss Sunday, allowing five runs on seven hits over four innings in an 8-4 loss to Philadelphia. He struck out four.

Impact Greinke surrendered a three-run homer to Bryson Stott in the opening frame before allowing two more runs on a Kyle Schwarber blast in the second. The 39-year-old Greinke has now allowed 23 home runs this season, including 13 in his last 10 starts. Greinke's ERA is up to 5.53 with a 1.27 WHIP and 73:15 K:BB across 22 starts (110.2 innings) this season. He'll look for his first win since May 3 in his next outing, currently scheduled for next week against St. Louis.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Excited to do it': Greinke's bid to bat ends in the on-deck circle PHILADELPHIA -- Standing quietly at his locker, fielding questions after another loss in a season full of them, Zack Greinke finally cracked...

AUGUST 6, 2023 • MLB.COM

Zack Greinke was ready to bat after Royals lost their DH, but he wasn't given the chance Here’s why manager Matt Quatraro didn’t allow pitcher Zack Greinke to bat after Royals lost their designated hitter.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Throws five frames of one-run ball Greinke did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing one run on four hits over five innings against the Mets. He struck out three.

Impact Greinke allowed four hits for a third straight start Tuesday but managed to hold the Mets to one run over five innings of work. Over his previous eight starts (39.1 innings Greinke owned an 0-6 record, a 7.55 ERA and a 19:6 K:BB. so Tuesday's outing was certainly encouraging for the 39-year-old. He'll look to turn in another strong outing against the Phillies this weekend during his next projected start.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Royals' Zack Greinke got a kick out of a Guardians player's choice of walk-up music One of Zack Greinke’s former teammates knew just how to get a reaction out of the Royals pitcher.

JULY 26, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Here's what caused Greinke to crack a rare smile on the mound CLEVELAND -- In the third inning Tuesday night, Zack Greinke cracked a rare smile. Guardians center fielder Myles Straw walked up to the pla...

JULY 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

Falls to Guardians Greinke (1-11) took the loss Tuesday, allowing four runs on four hits and zero walks over five innings against Cleveland. He struck out one.

Impact After throwing 62 pitches in his first start since returning from a brief IL stint, Greinke got up to 71 pitches Tuesday. However, he added another tally in the loss column, allowing four runs including a pair of homers to nine-hitter Bo Naylor. Greinke now has 11 losses on the season, the second-most in baseball. Over his last five appearances (25 innings), he holds a 7.56 ERA, a 2.2 HR/9 and an 8:5 K:BB.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians beat the Royals 5-1 to hand Zack Greinke his 16th consecutive road loss Bo Naylor had his first career two-homer game and drove in three runs to help the Cleveland Guardians beat Kansas City 5-1 on Tuesday night,...

JULY 26, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Guardians finally beat Zack Greinke behind Aaron Civale's pitching and Bo Naylor's two homers The Guardians beat Zack Greinke for the first time in 13 years.

JULY 26, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Naylor slugs 2 HRs as the Guardians top the Royals, dealing Zack Greinke his 16th straight road loss

Rookie catcher Bo Naylor had his first career two-homer game and drove in three runs as the Cleveland Guardians beat Kansas City 5-1, handing Royals pitcher Zack Greinke his 16th c...

JULY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss in return Greinke (1-10) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out one over four innings to take the loss Thursday versus the Tigers.

Impact Greinke returned from a minimal stay on the injured list with right shoulder tendinitis, but the Royals seemed to take a cautious approach. The 39-year-old threw just 62 pitches (39 strikes) in the outing, going through the Tigers' order twice. He's now gone 12 straight starts without a win. For the season, Greinke has a 5.40 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 65:15 K:BB through 96.2 innings over 19 starts. He's projected for a road start in Cleveland next week.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Even with Greinke back, Royals have work to do KANSAS CITY -- When Zack Greinke takes the mound, the Royals' offense tends to go quiet. Not intentionally, of course, but Kansas City's sta...

JULY 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

How Kansas City Royals pitcher Zack Greinke looked in return from injury: game recap The Kansas City Royals had a plan for Zack Greinke entering his first start since going on the IL.

JULY 20, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Activated for Thursday's start Greinke (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Greinke needed just a minimum stay on the IL while recovering from right shoulder tendinitis. The veteran hurler will rejoin the Royals' rotation Thursday with a matchup against the Tigers. He'll bring a 5.44 ERA into the outing.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On track to return Thursday Greinke (shoulder) threw a bullpen session recently and is tracking toward a return to the Royals' rotation Thursday versus the Tigers, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star r...

Impact It's the first day he's eligible to return after he landed on the injured list earlier this month with right shoulder tendinitis. Greinke has posted an ugly 5.44 ERA over 18 starts for Kansas City this season.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Royals put struggling Zack Greinke on 15-day IL with shoulder tendinitis

Kansas City Royals right-hander Zack Greinke was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder tendinitis.

JULY 5, 2023

Royals place RHP Zack Greinke (shoulder) on IL The Kansas City Royals placed veteran right-hander Zack Greinke on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to shoulder tendinitis.

JULY 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Royals place RHP Zack Greinke (shoulder) on IL The Kansas City Royals placed veteran right-hander Zack Greinke on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to shoulder tendinitis.

JULY 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Royals place RHP Zack Greinke (shoulder) on IL The Kansas City Royals placed veteran right-hander Zack Greinke on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to shoulder tendinitis.

JULY 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Royals put struggling Greinke on 15-day IL with shoulder tendinitis

Kansas City Royals right-hander Zack Greinke was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder tendinitis

JULY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on 15-day IL Kansas City placed Greinke on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right shoulder tendinitis.

Impact Greinke made an early exit from his start Tuesday against the Twins after experiencing shoulder discomfort and will be sidelined until at least July 20. He's a trade candidate for the Royals, so they'd certainly like to get him back in time to prove his health before the August 1 deadline. The veteran righty leaves behind a 5.44 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 64:13 K:BB through 92.2 innings.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with shoulder discomfort Greinke was lifted from Tuesday's start versus Atlanta in the sixth inning due to right shoulder discomfort, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Greinke called for the trainer with one out in the bottom of the sixth inning and eventually walked off the field and into the clubhouse. It's not clear at this point whether his removal was merely precautionary or whether he might need to undergo some testing. Greinke was charged with six runs and struck out three over 5.1 frames before exiting.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits outing with apparent injury Greinke was removed from Tuesday's start versus the the Twins in the sixth inning with an undisclosed injury, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. He was charged with six runs and struc...

Impact Greinke was examined for a leg issue earlier in the game but remained in. It's not clear at this point whether the leg is what ultimately forced him from the start or something else. The Royals should offer more clarity on the right-hander shortly.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE