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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.

7 HOURS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Angels open 3-game series with the Royals

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals start 3-game series at home against the Blue Jays

The Kansas City Royals host the Toronto Blue Jays to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Kicking off rehab assignment Falter (biceps) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

Impact It will be his first game appearance since he landed on the 15-day injured list with a left biceps contusion in late August. Falter had been demoted to the Royals' bullpen before getting hurt, and if he does make it back before the end of the season, it could be in a low-leverage relief role.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suarez leads Mariners against the Royals following 4-hit game

The Seattle Mariners play the Kansas City Royals after Eugenio Suárez had four hits against the Royals on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Mariners play the Royals after Canzone's 3-home run game

The Seattle Mariners meet the Kansas City Royals after Dominic Canzone hit three home runs on Tuesday in a 12-5 win over the Royals

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals open 3-game series against the Mariners

The Kansas City Royals host the Seattle Mariners to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

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 Phillies

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

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