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Role is undecided Kowar's role moving forward has yet to be determined by the Royals, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kowar was part of the Royals' camp cuts Wednesday and the team is still deciding whether to deploy him as a starter or reliever. The first-round pick will stay stretched out this spring, but it's possible the organization ultimately determines his best bet to help down the line is as a reliever. Kowar, 26, has struggled in both roles in the majors so far with a 9.16 ERA as a reliever and an even-uglier 11.85 mark as a starter.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned out to Triple-A The Royals optioned Kowar to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Impact Kowar had surrendered five earned runs on seven hits and three walks through five innings of work this spring in the Cactus League. The 26-year-old carries a ghastly 10.76 ERA in 46 career frames at the MLB level.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Judge 2nd fastest to 200 HRs, Yankees beat Royals 8-2

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JULY 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A Kowar was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Impact Kowar was called up Wednesday, and he gave up two runs on two hits and two walks while failing to strike out a batter in one-third of an inning during Friday's game against the Yankees. He'll head back to the minors after Jonathan Heasley (shoulder) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Judge hits grand slam for 41st HR, Yanks rally past Royals

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JULY 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Junk shuts down Royals, Angels cruise 4-0 to take series

Janson Junk pitched five-plus innings of four-hit ball for the Angels on Wednesday, earning his first major league win when the Los Angeles bullpen shut down the Kansas City Royals...

JULY 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Called up Wednesday Kowar was called up from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Impact Kowar will return to the Royals just one day after being sent down to Omaha. He'll replace Angel Zerpa (knee) on the active roster after the latter was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday. Kowar has produced a 8.80 ERA over 15.1 innings in six appearances with Kansas City this year.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Omaha The Royals optioned Kowar to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Kowar threw two scoreless innings in his most recent appearance July 14, yet he still has an 8.80 ERA through six games this season. The righty figures to rejoin Kansas City for bullpen depth at some point in 2022.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals beat Jays 3-1 with 10 unvaccinated players absent

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JULY 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Struggles in long relief Kowar allowed five runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out three over 2.2 innings during Saturday's 13-1 loss to the Guardians.

Impact Jonathan Heasley was blitzed in the first two innings, and Kowar didn't do much better, though he recorded the most outs of any Royals pitcher in the contest. With eight runs, 12 hits and eight walks in 10 innings across four appearances since his June 26 recall from Triple-A Omaha, Kowar hasn't looked very effective against major-league hitters. Daniel Lynch (finger) is expected to return from the injured list Monday, and it figures one of Heasley, Kowar or Kris Bubic is most likely to be headed back to Omaha to make room for him.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvarez makes big throw, hits 25th homer, Astros top Royals

Yordan Alvarez threw out Hunter Dozier at the plate from just short of the warning track in left field to preserve a two-run, eighth-inning lead, then hit his 25th homer as the Hou...

JULY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Summoned from Triple-A The Royals recalled Kowar from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Impact Kowar will provide the Royals with a multi-inning option out of the bullpen after Kansas City demoted lefty Foster Griffin to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Over his 12 starts with Omaha this season, Kowar has turned in a 6.34 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 62:23 K:BB across 55.1 innings.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remarkable rookie Kwan delivers again, Guardians beat Royals

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APRIL 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Royals option Kowar to Triple-A KANSAS CITY -- A day after Jackson Kowar struggled in another Major League outing for the Royals, the club optioned the right-hander to Trip...

APRIL 11, 2022 • MLB.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Kowar was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kowar got lit up for seven runs after entering out of the bullpen during Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Guardians, giving up 11 hits and walking one while striking out four over 3.1 innings. Manager Mike Matheny said that the 25-year-old will be a part of the starting rotation with Triple-A Omaha moving forward. In a corresponding move, Joel Payamps will rejoin the big-league club following an absence due to a family emergency.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On Opening Day roster Kowar was awarded a spot on the Opening Day roster Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact The first-round pick from 2018 got his first taste of big-league action last season, but he struggled with an 11.27 ERA and 2.08 WHIP across nine appearances spanning 30.1 innings. He didn't have the best spring either, allowing four runs on eight hits and three walks through seven innings. Kowar will be able to log multi-inning assignments, though with Carlos Hernandez in the rotation, it's expected Kowar will operate out of the bullpen to begin the year.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in first spring start Kowar allowed a run of three hits and struck out four over two innings in Sunday's 11-10 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact The decrease in walks is the most encouraging takeaway here -- Kowar issued 20 free passes in 30.1 major-league innings last season. He struggled to an 11.27 ERA and 2.08 WHIP with the Royals last season, but he posted a strong 3.46 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 80.2 innings with Triple-A Omaha. Kowar is competing for a back-end spot in the rotation during spring training, though he may begin the year in Omaha if the Royals opt to carry five starters early on.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kowar makes strides in strong spring outing SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Royals right-hander Jackson Kowar would have preferred not to get to a 3-0 count against D-backs prospect Alek Thomas, ra...

MARCH 20, 2022 • MLB.COM

Royals sign RHP Greinke to $13M contract for 2022

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MARCH 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Royals hope youth yields edge through condensed spring camp

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MARCH 14, 2022 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

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OCTOBER 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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OCTOBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Charged with loss in season finale Kowar (0-6) allowed five runs on five hits and a walk while striking out six in four innings to take the loss against the Twins on Sunday.

Impact Kowar gave up four runs in the top of the first inning before recording an out, but he settled down later in his outing and retired nine consecutive batters across the next three innings. However, he was forced to finish the season with his fourth loss in his last five appearances. The right-hander made nine appearances (eight starts) during his first major-league season and recorded an 11.27 ERA and 2.08 WHIP in 30.1 innings.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Buxton, Polanco HR, Twins top Royals; Perez tied for HR lead

Byron Buxton and Jorge Polanco hit homers and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 in their final game of the season

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press

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