Alex Lange - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Tagged with loss Saturday Lange (0-4) was tagged with the loss Saturday against the Astros after allowing a run on one hit and a walk across 1.2 innings. He struck out one.

Impact Lange entered the game at the top of the eighth inning and retired Jake Meyers and Brice Matthews to keep the game tied. However, he couldn't do it in the ninth and allowed the game-winning run when Joey Loperfido crossed home plate on an RBI groundout from Christian Walker. Lange enjoyed a run of nine straight appearances without allowing a run between May 20 and June 9, but he's given up three over his last two outings (2.2 innings). He owns a 4.13 ERA and 1.44 WHIP so far this season across 32.2 frames.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Astros rally past Royals 8-7 after Altuve ties it and a ninth-inning miscue

Jose Altuve hit a tying home run in the eighth inning, Joey Loperfido scored the go-ahead run when the Royals botched a potential inning-ending double play in the ninth, and the Ho...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Díaz and Burger lead the Rangers to a 6-4 win over the Royals in 10 innings

Elias Díaz hit a go-ahead double in the 10th inning as the Texas Rangers defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-4

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Strengthens grasp on closer role Lange earned a save against the Rangers on Tuesday, walking one batter and striking out two over one scoreless inning.

Impact Lange was called upon to close things out with Kansas City up by two runs in the ninth inning. The right-hander threw just 10 of 19 pitches for strikes, hurled a wild pitch and walked a batter, but he also struck out the final two batters he faced and got out of the frame without allowing any runs. Lange now has four of the Royals' past five saves and is clearly the team's preferred ninth-inning option. He's earned that role by registering nine consecutive scoreless outings. Since April 22, Lange has a 1.77 ERA and 17:10 K:BB over 20.1 innings spanning 20 appearances.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jac Caglianone homers twice for the Royals in a 5-3 win over the Rangers

Jac Caglianone went 3 for 3 with two home runs and three RBIs as the Kansas City Royals erased an early deficit to defeat the Texas Rangers 5-3

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Notches third save Lange gave up a hit and struck out three in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his third save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Twins.

Impact Royals manager Matt Quatraro suggested earlier this week that he would be playing matchups in closing situations while Lucas Erceg worked through his struggles, but since then Lange has gotten three straight saves, with Saturday's coming when Kody Clemens, a left-handed power hitter, was leading off the ninth for the Twins and representing the tying run. Lange has been scored upon just once in his last 12 appearances, posting a 0.75 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 11:3 K:BB in 12 innings, and he appears to have seized the top spot in the Kansas City bullpen.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Witt's RBI single caps ninth-inning comeback as Royals beat Twins 3-2

Bobby Witt Jr. hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Kansas City Royals a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Records second save Thursday Lange earned the save Thursday against the Twins, allowing one hit and one walk in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact With Kansas City recently shifting toward a matchup-based approach in the ninth inning, Lange was called upon again to protect a two-run lead. The right-hander worked around a hit and a walk, allowing the potential winning run to come to the plate before inducing a game-ending groundout from Brooks Lee to secure his second save of the season and his second in as many days. Lange has been effective lately, holding opponents scoreless in 10 of his last 11 appearances, and he could continue to see additional save opportunities if the Royals stick with their current committee approach. He owns a 4.18 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and a 28:15 K:BB across 28 innings.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Rojas has go-ahead, 2-run single as pinch hitter in Royals debut as Kansas City tops Twins 8-6

Pinch-hitter Josh Rojas had a go-ahead, two-run single in the ninth inning in his Kansas City debut and the Royals outlasted the Minnesota Twins 8-6

JUNE 5 • Associated Press

Holds on for first save Lange secured the save Wednesday against the Reds, allowing no runs on one hit and one walk in the ninth inning. He struck out two.

Impact After closer Lucas Erceg blew his sixth save of the season Tuesday, Lange converted his first save chance Wednesday but did allow the potential tying run to get to the plate. The Royals figure to continue exploring their other ninth-inning options at least until Carlos Estevez (shoulder) makes his way back into the bullpen mix. Lange has a lackluster 4.33 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 28:14 K:BB over 27 innings, but he does appear to be worth a speculative add in fantasy leagues for managers in need of saves.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Massey hits tiebreaking RBI single in 9th inning, Royals beat Reds 5-2

Michael Massey hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning, Vinnie Pasquantino and Nick Loftin homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 to win the three...

JUNE 4 • Associated Press

Michael Wacha throws just 79 pitches in 7 innings and the surging Royals beat the Guardians 6-2

Michael Wacha needed only 79 pitches to get through seven strong innings and Bobby Witt Jr. homered to spark a four-run fourth as the Kansas City Royals beat the Cleveland Guardian...

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Leody Taveras hits first career grand slam and Orioles hold on for wild 7-5 win over Royals in 12

Leody Taveras hit a grand slam during a five-run 12th inning, and the Baltimore Orioles held on for a wild 7-5 victory over the Royals, handing Kansas City its eighth straight loss

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

McMahon comes off bench and busts out of slump with big homer for Yankees in 4-2 win over Royals

Ryan McMahon came off the bench and broke out of his season-long slump with a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning as the New York Yankees beat the skidding Kansas City...

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Scoreless inning in loss Lange allowed two hits and struck out two in one inning Thursday in the 10-9 loss to the Tigers.

Impact Lange, the clubhouse leader in saves back in 2023, struggled mightily in 2024 largely due to command issues (17 walks in 18.2 innings) before being demoted to the minors. The 30-year-old missed the majority of last season, pitching only one time, with a lat injury, but signed with the Royals this offseason to slot in as a serviceable middle reliever. Kansas City has deployed Lange in more of an inning-eater role, compiling one or more innings in each of his last four appearances, to relative success (3.52 ERA).

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless spring outing Lange allowed a hit and a walk across 1.1 scoreless innings in Sunday's Cactus League win over the White Sox. He struck out one.

Impact The right-hander entered in relief of Cole Ragans with two outs in the fourth inning and closed the frame with no damage before firing a scoreless fifth inning that included a strikeout of Colson Montgomery. Lange has had an iffy spring, allowing five runs (four earned) on five hits and five walks across seven innings, though he has recorded nine strikeouts. Coming off a pair of injury-riddled seasons with the Tigers that saw him throw a combined 19.2 innings at the MLB level over the past two campaigns, Lange is competing for one of the final bullpen spots with the Royals after signing a one-year deal with the club in November.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Royals sign KC native Lange to bolster bullpen depth KANSAS CITY – The Royals signed right-hander Alex Lange to a one-year deal on Thursday night, bringing in the reliever with Kansas City ties...

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • MLB.COM

Right-hander Alex Lange agrees to $900,000 deal with Royals, 2 days after he was released by Tigers

Alex Lange has agreed to a $900,000, one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, two days after the 30-year-old right-hander was released by the Detroit Tigers

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Set to sign with KC The Royals are signing Lange to a one-year contract, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lange spent his first five major-league seasons with Detroit and had his best year in 2023, when he logged 26 saves in 32 chances. However, the right-hander struggled in 2024 and was eventually sent down to the minors before suffering a season-ending lat surgery. The injury lingered into last season, and Lange pitched just one inning for the Tigers while spending most of his time after his recovery in Triple-A. Detroit released Lange on Tuesday, and he'll now get a chance to earn a role in the Royals' bullpen.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Tigers The Tigers released Lange on Tuesday.

Impact Lange passed through waivers after being designated for assignment and has now been cut loose. The 30-year-old led the Tigers with 26 saves in 2023 but dealt with injuries the last two seasons, most notably requiring right lat surgery. Lange is healthy now, and he could land a major-league deal with a new organization.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scrubbed from 40-man roster The Tigers designated Lange for assignment Wednesday.

Impact The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver claim Dugan Darnell. Lange recorded 26 saves for the Tigers in 2023 but was limited the last two seasons due to June 2024 right lat surgery. The 30-year-old has a career 27.2 percent strikeout rate but also a 13.5 percent walk rate. Lange is eligible for salary arbitration for the first time this offseason and should draw interest on waivers.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • LSUSPORTS.NET

Tigers' slew of roster moves (including DFA) takes fans on emotional roller coaster The Tigers selected reliever Drew Sommers, optioned Alex Lange, and DFA'd Ryan Kreidler in a whirlwind of roster moves.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Sent to Triple-A The Tigers optioned Lange to Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact The right-hander was reinstated from the 60-day IL this week and delivered a scoreless frame in his first MLB appearance since May of 2024, but he won't retain his spot in Detroit's bullpen. Drew Sommers was called up Friday to fill Lange's place on the roster.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers stick with Tommy Kahnle in bullpen, option Alex Lange for Drew Sommers Detroit Tigers reliever Tommy Kahnle owns a 5.10 ERA over 47⅔ innings in 50 games during the 2025 season, including 22 runs in his last 14⅓...

AUGUST 22, 2025 • FREEP.COM

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