Athletics vs. Kansas City Royals: Aug 18, 2026

Lopez allowed one earned run on one hit and two walks over one-plus inning out of the bullpen in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Rangers. He struck out one.

Sterner (1-2) earned the win in Sunday's 2-1 victory over the Rangers. He allowed a hit and no walks while striking out two over a scoreless inning.

The Royals signed Gose to a minor-league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

The Royals optioned Morgan to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.