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 seasonSEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press
DANIEL LYNCH IV #41 - PITCHER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
6-2 W-L •
1.36 WHIP •
3.06 ERA
6-2 W-L
1.36 WHIP
3.06 ERA
Earns sixth win Lynch (6-2) earned the win Sunday against the Athletics. He allowed no hits or walks while striking out three over 2.1 perfect innings.
Impact Lynch closed the regular season in dominant fashion, retiring all seven batters he faced with a trio of punchouts. His 4.76 FIP is worth noting, but the southpaw turned in solid surface numbers in 2025, recording a 3.06 ERA and 1.36 WHIP over 57 appearances and 67.2 innings. The Royals didn't lean on him consistently in high-leverage situations, but he generally delivered when used and often provided more than just a single inning, as he did Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Mariners' rare challenge helps secure 2-0 win over Royals, tie Astros for first place in AL West
Luis Castillo pitches six innings of three-hit ball, helping the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0 on ThursdaySEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press
Raleigh's 2 homers ties Griffey's club record, Canzone belts 3 homers as Seattle wins 10th straight
Cal Raleigh has tied the Seattle Mariners' season home run record set by Ken Griffey Jr. Dominic Canzone hit a career-best three homers as the Mariners routed the Kansas City Royal...SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press
Cal Raleigh Sets Switch-Hitter HR Record, Ties Ken Griffrey Jr.'s Mariners Mark
Cal Raleigh hit two home runs Tuesday to break Mickey Mantle's record for homers by a switch-hitter and tie Ken Griffey Jr.'s record for hom...SEPTEMBER 17 • FOX SPORTS
Arias exits Guardians' opener vs. Royals with wrist inflammation CLEVELAND -- Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias exited Monday night’s series opener against the Royals in the top of the sixth inning. The 25...
SEPTEMBER 9 • MLB.COM
Perez leads Royals to 12-1 rout of White Sox and moves into 3rd place on franchise RBI list
Salvador Perez hit a leadoff homer and a two-run double in Kansas City’s eight-run fifth inning as the Royals pummeled the Chicago White Sox 12-1AUGUST 28 • Associated Press
Vinnie Pasquantino's homer in 4th straight game helps lift Royals over Rangers 6-4
Vinnie Pasquantino homers for the fourth straight game, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 6-4 victory over the Texas RangersAUGUST 21 • Associated Press
Kyle Higashioka has a 3-run double in the 9th to help the Rangers beat the Royals 6-3
Kyle Higashioka had a three-run double in the ninth inning after a two-out error by Vinnie Pasquantino, and the Texas Rangers rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on Wednesda...AUGUST 21 • Associated Press
Earns win Saturday Lynch (5-2) earned the win Saturday against the White Sox. He allowed a hit and no walks with no strikeouts over two scoreless innings.
Impact Lynch delivered two strong innings in relief of Michael Lorenzen during the middle of Saturday's game, earning his fifth win of the season. Since returning from the injured list with an elbow injury Aug. 3, the southpaw has posted a 3.48 ERA and 1.35 WHIP across six appearances, picking up two wins over 10.1 innings.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
Rave fills in nicely for Pasquantino in Royals' 6-2 victory over the White Sox
John Rave homered playing in place of the ailing Vinnie Pasquantino and the Kansas City Royals beat Chicago White Sox 6-2 on Saturday night to move aboveAUGUST 17 • Associated Press
Perez and Isbel 2-run homers in the 6th inning power the Royals to a 7-4 win over the Nationals
Salvadore Perez and Kyle Isbel hit two-run homers in the sixth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Washington Nationals 7-4 on Monday nightAUGUST 12 • Associated Press
Back from IL The Royals reinstated Lynch (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Sunday.
Impact The left-hander has been sidelined nearly a month due to nerve irritation in his elbow, but he's ready to rejoin the Royals after making two rehab appearances in the minors. Lynch primarily works in middle relief but sees occasional high-leverage work with one save and four holds this year. He's been pretty effective through 39 appearances with a 2.59 ERA, though his 1.42 WHIP and 29:22 K:BB could indicate some trouble on the horizon.
AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays and Royals meet to determine series winner
The Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City Royals play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesAUGUST 3 • Associated Press
Royals try to extend win streak, play the Blue Jays
The Kansas City Royals will attempt to extend a three-game win streak with a victory against the Toronto Blue JaysAUGUST 2 • Associated Press
Blue Jays start 3-game series with the Royals
The Toronto Blue Jays start a three-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals on FridayAUGUST 1 • Associated Press
Royals and Braves play to determine series winner
Both the Kansas City Royals and the Atlanta Braves are looking for a series win with a victory on WednesdayJULY 30 • Associated Press
Atlanta Braves and Kansas City Royals meet in game 2 of series
The Atlanta Braves bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Kansas City RoyalsJULY 29 • Associated Press
Braves aim to break slide in matchup with the Royals
The Atlanta Braves aim to break their five-game losing streak with a win against the Kansas City RoyalsJULY 28 • Associated Press
Royals and Guardians meet with series tied 1-1
The Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesJULY 27 • Associated Press
Starting rehab assignment Lynch (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Saturday.
Impact Nerve irritation in Lynch's left elbow landed him on the injured list July 6. Now that he has the green light to return to a game setting, the left-hander shouldn't require too many tune-up outings before being cleared to rejoin the Royals' bullpen.
JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians take win streak into game against the Royals
The Cleveland Guardians aim to keep a four-game win streak alive when they play the Kansas City RoyalsJULY 25 • Associated Press
Cubs and Royals play to determine series winner
The Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesJULY 23 • Associated Press
Kansas City Royals and Chicago Cubs play in game 2 of series
The Kansas City Royals face the Chicago Cubs with a 1-0 series leadJULY 22 • Associated Press
Royals visit the Cubs to start 3-game series
The Chicago Cubs start a three-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals on MondayJULY 21 • Associated Press
