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Former Pirates pitcher calling out Royals before DFA should serve as warning Bailey Falter’s time with the Kansas City Royals ended about as loudly as possible for a pitcher who, in all honesty, had already pitched hi...

1 DAY AGO • RUMBUNTER.COM

Why Royals are parting ways with Bailey Falter after complaint | Sporting News Kansas City has made the decision to move on.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Royals Designate Bailey Falter for Assignment After Continued Struggles The Kansas City Royals made roster moves Wednesday, including designating left-hander Bailey Falter for assignment.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Cast off 40-man roter The Royals designated Falter for assignment Wednesday.

Impact Kansas City will drop Falter from its 40-man roster after the veteran lefty was roughed up for nine earned runs in 4.1 innings over his previous two starts, during which he served as an opener in bullpen games. The 29-year-old didn't fare much better in his three relief appearances with Kansas City before that, yielding six earned runs over 5.1 innings. The Royals will replace Falter with a fresh relief arm in right-hander Mason Black, who was recalled from Triple-A Omaha ahead of Wednesday's series finale versus the Yankees.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Minutes in, overturned call helps seal Royals' fate as slide continues KANSAS CITY – It took less than 10 minutes for Tuesday’s game against the Yankees to devolve into an unmitigated mess. Deploying a bullpen g...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Falters badly against Yankees Falter (0-2) took the loss against the Yankees on Tuesday, allowing seven runs on nine hits while striking out three batters over 2.1 innings.

Impact Falter was called upon to work as Kansas City's opener for a second straight outing. He gave the Royals 2.1 frames but was hit hard, serving up three homers and five runs before he departed. Two more runs were charged to Falter's ledger following his exit, pushing his ERA to an ugly 13.97 through 9.2 frames on the campaign. It remains to be seen how Falter will be utilized moving forward, but he's struggled to such an extent that Kansas City may need to reconsider his role.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yankees get 2 hits from every starter for the first time in franchise history in 15-1 rout of Royals

The Yankees achieved a first in franchise history on Tuesday night, getting at least two hits from every starter in the lineup

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Yankees hit 6 homers, every starter has at least 2 hits for first time amid a 15-1 romp over Royals

The Yankees got six homers in all from Cody Bellinger, Amed Rosario, Anthony Volpe, Trent Grisham and Jazz Chischolm Jr. in a 15-1 rout of the Royals

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Starting Tuesday vs. NYK Falter will start for the Royals in Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Falter served as the Royals' opener against the Red Sox on May 19, when he tossed two innings and allowed two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two batters. He was followed by Luinder Avila in that game, and the Royals could deploy that same combination for Tuesday's contest.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Duran and Contreras drive in 3 runs apiece as Red Sox beat Royals 7-1

Jarren Duran hit a home run, doubled and drove in three runs, Willson Contreras added two hits and three RBIs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Set to open Tuesday Falter will work as the opener for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Falter is in line for his second appearance since being activated from the 15-day injured list. He worked two innings Saturday against the Cardinals, so a multi-inning outing isn't out of the question Tuesday.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Falter rejoins Royals' bullpen as Strahm lands on IL (right knee inflammation) ST. LOUIS -- The Royals welcomed back one part of the left side of their bullpen on Saturday, while also temporarily losing the services of...

MAY 16 • MLB.COM

Activated from IL The Royals reinstated Falter (elbow) from the injured list Saturday.

Impact Falter has been on the injured list since early April with left elbow inflammation, but he's been playing in rehab games at Triple-A Omaha since April 15. The 29-year-old posted a 2.70 ERA and 1.27 WHIP alongside a 19:3 K:BB over 13.1 innings during his month-long rehab assignment. Now fully healthy, he'll replace Matt Strahm (knee) in Kansas City's bullpen and likely take on a middle-relief role.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless fifth rehab outing Falter (elbow) allowed no hits or walks with two strikeouts across 1.1 scoreless innings with Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Impact Falter logged his fifth rehab appearance with Triple-A Omaha as he works back from left elbow inflammation. The outing was arguably his best of the assignment, as the southpaw didn't allow a baserunner, though it also marked his first appearance since April 15 (his initial rehab outing) in which he logged fewer than two innings. Across 8.2 innings at Triple-A, the 28-year-old owns a 3.12 ERA and 0.92 WHIP with a stellar 12:1 K:BB. Falter struggled in two relief appearances with Kansas City prior to landing on the injured list, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks across 3.1 innings with four strikeouts. The veteran is likely to be activated in the near future, with a multi-inning role out of the bullpen his likely role upon reinstatement.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless rehab outing Falter allowed a hit and no walks with three strikeouts across two scoreless innings with Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Impact Falter performed well in his second rehab appearance as he works back from left elbow inflammation, retiring six of seven batters with three strikeouts. The left-hander's fastball averaged 92.6 mph, mirroring his velocity prior to being sidelined. In two relief appearances for the Royals earlier this season, Falter allowed five runs on eight hits and two walks across 3.1 innings with four strikeouts. While the next move has yet to be determined, the 28-year-old could be activated and return to the Kansas City bullpen shortly.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two runs in rehab outing Falter (elbow) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk over one inning with Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday. He struck out one.

Impact Falter made his first rehab appearance as he works his way back from left elbow inflammation. It wasn't a strong outing for the southpaw, as after opening the frame with a strikeout, he allowed loud contact and traffic on the basepaths that resulted in two runs. Prior to landing on the injured list, Falter made two relief appearances for the Royals, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks across 3.1 innings with four strikeouts. His next rehab outing is scheduled for Saturday, barring any setbacks.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for rehab assignment Falter (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Impact Falter landed on the injured list in early April with left elbow inflammation but is ready to test things out in a game setting. The southpaw has been touched up for five runs across 3.1 innings to begin the regular season and will be used in a mop-up role once he's back in the Royals' bullpen.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes throwing Falter (elbow) began playing catch Monday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Falter was placed on the injured list Friday due to left elbow inflammation, specifically valgus extension overload that causes pain when extending the elbow. After receiving an injection, the southpaw began playing catch, with a bullpen session likely next in his rehab progression, though there is no clear timeline. Prior to landing on the injured list, Falter had been working out of the bullpen for the Royals and allowed five runs across 3.1 innings to begin the regular season.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Royals call on top prospect Luinder Avila to make 1st big league start with Michael Wacha out sick

The Kansas City Royals have recalled right-hander Luinder Avila from Triple-A Omaha to start the series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Sidelined with elbow inflammation The Royals placed Falter on the 15-day injured list Friday with left elbow inflammation.

Impact Falter was knocked around for three runs while recording just one out in a relief appearance Wednesday versus the Twins, but it seems he might not have been pitching at 100 percent. The lefty will be eligible to return in mid-April, but it's unclear at this juncture how much time he might miss.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Strong relief outing Falter allowed no hits or walks across three scoreless innings in Tuesday's Cactus League loss to the Dodgers. He struck out five.

Impact Falter was originally slated to start Tuesday's contest, but manager Matt Quatraro instead deployed the southpaw out of the bullpen to evaluate his versatility and adaptability, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. Falter responded with his best outing of the spring, entering in the fourth inning and striking out five of the nine batters he faced while averaging 93.6 mph on his fastball, up from 92.1 mph last season. The 28-year-old appears to be on the outside looking in for a spot in the Royals rotation, especially if the club sticks with a traditional five-man group, so his ability to pitch effectively in relief could boost his chances of making the roster as a left-handed bullpen option.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses two scoreless frames Falter allowed a hit and no walks across two scoreless innings in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers. He did not record a strikeout.

Impact Falter got the start Sunday and delivered a clean outing, allowing just one baserunner on a 77.8 mph single by Jake Bauers in the second inning. The southpaw didn't record a strikeout, though that's not especially surprising given his low-90s fastball and 5.8 K/9 across 125.1 innings last season. After finishing 2025 on the injured list with a left biceps contusion, it's encouraging to see the 28-year-old healthy and without restrictions this spring. With a deep group that includes Noah Cameron, Stephen Kolek and Ryan Bergert competing for rotation spots, Falter is a strong candidate to open the year in a long-relief role for the Royals.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

No restrictions to open camp Falter (biceps) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Falter spent the final five weeks of the 2025 season on the shelf due to a left biceps contusion, but he made two rehab appearances with Triple-A Omaha in late September and looks to have had a normal offseason. The veteran southpaw will likely get stretched out as a starter during spring training, but he's probably on the outside looking in for a rotation spot and could be ticketed for a long-relief role.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Settles at $3.6 million Falter (biceps) agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the Royals on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Falter failed to make a positive first impression with the Royals after being traded from Pittsburgh at the deadline, as he allowed 15 earned runs over just 12 innings before spending the final month of the season on the injured list due to a biceps contusion. He's likely to be fully recovered by the time spring training starts, at which point he'll compete for a spot in Kansas City's rotation.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

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 season

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

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