COLLIN SNIDER NEWS

Notches first career save Snider worked a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his first career save in a 7-6 win over the Guardians.

Impact The Royals continue to mix and match high-leverage relief options as they take a look at bullpen options for 2024. Taylor Clarke, who picked up two saves last weekend, combined with Carlos Hernandez to work the seventh inning, while James McArthur handled the eighth after getting the job done in a save situation Monday. Snider hasn't done much since being called back up in late August to suggest he's well-suited for the closer role, posting a 4:4 K:BB through 9.2 innings, but his 2.79 ERA and 1.24 WHIP over that stretch are at least solid.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to open Friday's game The Royals list Snider as their opening pitcher for Friday's game in Toronto.

Impact Friday's game coincides with Alec Marsh's turn in the rotation, so he'll presumably be called upon to work in bulk relief behind Snider, who isn't expected to work more than once through the order given that he hasn't covered more than two innings in any of his 49 appearances in the majors or at Triple-A Omaha this season. Snider has made 10 of those appearances for Kansas City, compiling a 4.22 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 5:5 K:BB across 10.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Omaha Kansas City recalled Snider from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact Snider has allowed four earned runs over 4.2 major-league innings this season, and his minor-league numbers aren't much better, but the Royals need a fresh bullpen arm after having to place Taylor Clarke on the family medical emergency list.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in minors The Royals optioned Snider to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Impact Snider was recalled from Omaha at the start of July and has since allowed four earned runs over 4.2 innings while walking four batters and striking out three. Max Castillo will come up from Omaha to take Snider's spot in the bullpen.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Omaha The Royals recalled Snider from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Impact Snider has spent all season in Omaha after failing to make the Royals' Opening Day roster. He's put up a rather unimpressive 6.35 ERA and 1.78 WHIP through 28.1 innings, but he will be called upon nonetheless to provide depth to Kansas City's bullpen. Brooks Kriske was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Omaha The Royals optioned Snider to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact Snider had a very solid spring, allowing three earned runs and striking out 10 batters over 7.2 innings, but he will need to prove he can maintain similar levels of success before rejoining the Royals. The 27-year-old reliever put up a 6.55 ERA and 1.60 WHIP through 34.1 innings in the majors last season.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in spring games Snider has allowed a hit and struck out three over three innings through three Cactus League appearances.

Impact Snider is in contention for a low-leverage role in the the Royals' bullpen. The 27-year-old righty struggled in his first taste of major-league action a year ago, posting a 6.55 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 22:15 K:BB over 34.1 innings, though he also added seven holds and a 4-2 record. It's still too early to tell if he'll make the roster, and given his career 5.92 ERA at the Triple-A level, he could regularly be moved between Kansas City and Omaha this season.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Snider was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact Snider will rejoin the Royals after Taylor Clarke (oblique) was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday. Snider has a 6.82 ERA and 1.67 WHIP over 33 innings out of the bullpen this season. His unimpressive numbers mean he will likely only be used in low-leverage situations as the Royals close out their season.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Snider was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Impact He will head down to make room for Sunday's starter, Max Castillo. Snider has a 6.82 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 20 strikeouts in 33 MLB innings.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Snider was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Impact He has a 7.71 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 12:11 K:BB in 21 innings in the majors this year, and Snider had been at Triple-A for the last couple months. He should work in low-leverage situations.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A The Royals optioned Snider to Triple-A Omaha following Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact Snider is one of 10 players who will come off the 26-man active roster with Kansas City needing to clear room for the 10 players returning from the restricted list ahead of the team's next game Friday against the Rays. During his two-day stint with the big club, Snider didn't make any appearances out of the bullpen.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Saturday Snider was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Impact Snider has been in the minors since June 10 but will provide bullpen depth for the shorthanded Royals during their road trip in Toronto. The right-hander has posted a 7.71 ERA and 1.76 WHIP in 21 innings over 27 relief appearances in the big leagues this year.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas City Royals call up left-hander Angel Zerpa, option reliever Collin Snider Collin Snider has had a rough go lately out of the Royals bullpen

JUNE 10, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Snider was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact Snider had been on the active roster since Opening Day but didn't exactly impress in 21 innings of relief. He struggled to a 7.71 ERA and 1.76 WHIP, striking out 12.8 percent of opposing batters while walking 11.7 percent. Angel Zerpa was recalled to take his place in the bullpen.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Collects fourth win Snider (4-2) pitched a perfect inning to earn the win Saturday versus the Astros.

Impact Snider worked the sixth inning after five shutout frames from starter Kris Bubic. In the bottom of the sixth, Salvador Perez opened the scoring with a two-run home run, and the Royals' bullpen protected the lead from there to get Snider his fourth win of the year. The right-hander has been a little inconsistent with runs allowed in six of his last 12 appearances. He has a 6.05 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 12:8 K:BB through 19.1 innings in 24 appearances overall. He's added six holds and a blown save.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up homer in loss Snider (3-2) took the loss Monday versus the Guardians. He allowed three runs on two hits and a walk in one-third of an inning.

Impact The Royals rallied to tie the game in the top of the eighth inning, but Snider gave it all back on an Andres Gimenez three-run homer in the bottom of the frame. In 10 innings in May, Snider has allowed 10 runs on 14 hits and five walks. He has a 6.38 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 12:8 K:BB with six holds and a blown save in 18.1 innings overall as a middle-relief option.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Snatches win Wednesday Snider (3-1) earned the win Wednesday, allowing a hit in one-third of an inning without giving up a run versus the White Sox.

Impact Zack Greinke wasn't able to complete the sixth inning, with Snider instead recording the last out. The Royals then pulled ahead for good in their half of the frame. Snider leads the Royals with six holds, and he's posted a 4.70 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 12:6 K:BB through 15.1 innings. He's given up runs in four of his eight appearances in May.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Allows run but earns hold Snider allowed a run on three hits in one inning, earning a hold in a 2-1 win over the White Sox in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

Impact Snider hasn't been efficient lately, allowing five runs over his last five innings, but he's managed to pick up three holds and only one blow save in that stretch. The right-hander has allowed just one home run in 15 innings this season while posting a 4.80 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 12:6 K:BB, six holds and a 2-1 record through 17 appearances. He'll likely continue to see some high-leverage work, but Scott Barlow and Josh Staumont have shared the closing duties almost exclusively this year.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns third hold Snider picked up a hold and tossed 0.2 scoreless innings in a 7-1 win Tuesday over St. Louis.

Impact Snider entered the game with two runners on base and one out and induced a double-play ball on his second pitch to end the inning. The rookie has appeared in 12 of the Royals' first 22 games, tossing less than an inning in seven of those appearances. He's primarily pitched in the middle innings and has been effective with a 2.70 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in 10 innings, including three double-play balls.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Handed loss Wednesday Snider (2-1) allowed two runs on two hits and struck out one in two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss Wednesday versus the White Sox.

Impact Snider opened the season with six consecutive scoreless outings spanning 5.1 innings. He's now given up three runs across two innings in his last three appearances, with the right-hander responsible for two of the three runs the White Sox scored to take the lead in the seventh inning Wednesday. Snider has done alright with a 3.68 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 6:2 K:BB and two holds through 7.1 innings overall.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up second win Snider (2-0) earned the win Saturday versus the Tigers. He allowed a hit and struck out one in 1.2 scoreless innings.

Impact Snider has kept runs off the board in all four of his appearances this season, and he's earned the win in two of them. He was able to get the last two outs of the fifth inning and then also pitched the sixth Saturday. The 26-year-old right-hander has added four strikeouts and has yet to walk a batter through four innings. Snider is still likely to see work in the middle innings, but he's quickly building trust with good performances.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Collin Snider Is Taking Advantage of the Next Step in His Baseball Journey The Kansas City Royals have given relief pitcher Collin Snider an opportunity at the major league level, and he is taking advantage of it.

APRIL 12, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Collects win in big-league debut Snider (1-0) allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the win Saturday versus the Guardians.

Impact Snider was tasked with the 10th inning Saturday, and he did his part. He collected the win as Adalberto Mondesi knocked in the lone run in the bottom half of the frame. Saturday was Snider's major-league debut -- he's expected to work out of the bullpen in a multi-inning role after primarily rising through the minors as a reliever.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Why Collin Snider's Royals debut was special for so many: 'I'm very thankful' Collin Snider's debut had a special significance for the Royals staffer who scouted him.

APRIL 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Starting season in big leagues Snider will be on the Royals' Opening Day roster, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's a little surprising to see Snider on the roster after he posted a mediocre 6.30 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 23:12 K:BB across 30 innings with Triple-A Omaha after a midseason promotion last year. To his credit, he pushed the issue with a 1.35 ERA over 6.2 innings in spring training. The right-hander will provide the Royals with a multi-inning option out of the bullpen to begin the season.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE