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Rosario 5 hits, HRs inside and out of park, Indians beat KC

Amed Rosario became the first player on record to go 5 for 5 with five RBIs, an inside-the-park homer and a drive over the fence, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Roy...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Bobby Witt Jr., Nick Pratto promoted; Daniel Lynch, Jackson Kowar progress; more: Q&A with Royals assistant GM J.J. Picollo Royals executive delivers a progress report on the team's top minor-league prospects, including Asa Lacy, who has "shown some good signs."

JULY 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Banished to minors The Royals optioned Kowar to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Impact The writing was on the wall for Kowar's demotion after the Royals shifted him to the bullpen after a disastrous first two starts following his June 7 promotion from Triple-A Omaha. After giving up eight earned runs while recording only six outs between the two starts, Kowar fared only marginally better in long relief Saturday against the Red Sox, giving up two runs on three hits over two innings. He'll slot back into the rotation at Omaha and look to recapture some success before the Royals entertain the idea of calling him up again.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three innings in relief Kowar allowed two runs on three hits and struck out one in three innings in Saturday's 7-1 loss to Boston.

Impact Kowar was called upon for a bulk relief assignment, and his first two innings went well. The right-hander struggled in the ninth as Bobby Dalbec hit a two-run home run. Bizarrely, this relief outing was Kowar's longest of three appearances this year, even though the first two were starts. He's still allowed 10 runs across five innings to begin his major-league career. It's unclear if the 24-year-old will reenter the rotation next week -- if he does, it'll likely be versus the Yankees if he stays on regular rest.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dalbec's 3 hits, 3 RBIs lead Red Sox over Royals 7-1

Light-hitting Bobby Dalbec had three RBIs and was a double short of a cycle, J

JUNE 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Kowar to shift from starting to bullpen A relatively young career has gotten off to a rough start for right-hander Jackson Kowar. The Royals have decided that the best course of ac...

JUNE 19, 2021 • MLB.COM

Available out of bullpen Friday Kowar will be available to pitch in relief Friday against the Red Sox, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Kowar originally lined up to start the series opener, but the Royals are opting to utilize Kyle Zimmer as an opener in place of the struggling rookie. The Royals have not directly said that Kowar will serve as the bulk man out of the bullpen Friday, but he figures to be an option to provide length following Zimmer's presumed early exit.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Kowar will not start Friday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Kowar was in line to take the ball for Friday's series opener, but it will be Kyle Zimmer toeing the rubber instead. Kowar struggled mightily in his first two starts, allowing a total of eight earned runs on eight hits and five walks while failing to work past the second inning in either outing. The plan going forward isn't entirely clear for the right-hander, but assuming he isn't sent down prior the game, he could be an option to provide length out of the bullpen Friday.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Royals look to stop 6-game slide against Red Sox

Kansas City is looking to snap its six-game losing streak with a win over Boston

JUNE 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Olson, A’s rough up Kowar as Athletics romp past Royals 11-2 Matt Olson had four hits, including his 16th home run, and the Oakland Athletics roughed up Kansas City rookie Jackson Kowar in romping past...

JUNE 13, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Poor performance once again Kowar (0-2) was tagged with the loss Saturday against the Athletics after allowing four runs on five hits and three walks across 1.1 innings. He struck out one.

Impact It was another rough outing for Kowar and even though he was able to get out of the first inning this time, he didn't make a substantial improvement compared to his debut and once again delivered a below-average outing. It remains to be seen how patient the Royals will be with their star prospect, but right now, it's not entirely clear that he'll get another shot in the rotation any time soon.

JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Olson, A's rough up Kowar as Athletics romp past Royals 11-2 OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Matt Olson had four hits, including his 16th home run, and the Oakland Athletics roughed up Kansas City rookie Jackso...

JUNE 12, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Olson, A's rough up Kowar as Athletics romp past Royals 11-2

Matt Olson had four hits, including his 16th home run, and the Oakland Athletics roughed up Kansas City rookie Jackson Kowar in romping past the Royals 11-2

JUNE 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Kowar scheduled to start for Royals at Athletics

The Royals will start Jackson Kowar on Saturday and the Athletics are expected to counter with James Kaprielian

JUNE 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Gets another shot after rough debut Kowar is scheduled to start Saturday's game in Oakland, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact The 24-year-old right-hander couldn't make it out of the first inning in his highly anticipated MLB debut Monday, recording just two outs while surrendering four runs on three hits and two walks en route to taking a loss. Ervin Santana performed better in long relief (three earned runs allowed in four innings), but the Royals won't look to make a change to their rotation after Kowar's shaky debut. Kowar will have nowhere to go but up Saturday, though he may need to make notable improvements in his control and command to ensure he receives a third turn through the rotation.

JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Woeful in pro debut Kowar (0-1) was tagged with the loss Monday against the Angels after allowing four runs on three hits and two walks across two-thirds of an inning.

Impact This wasn't the outing Kowar was expecting, as he couldn't even get out of the first inning and was lifted after giving up four runs and not striking out anyone. He could be lined up for a two-start week since he'd be tentatively up to pitch during the weekend series in Oakland, but that remains to be seen considering how much he struggled in his pro debut.

JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kowar can't find groove in short debut ANAHEIM -- When it comes to debut outings, Jackson Kowar’s MLB debut was one that did not go as imagined. Kowar, the Royals’ No. 4 prospect...

JUNE 8, 2021 • MLB.COM

Stassi, Angels make Royal pain of Kowar’s major league debut Max Stassi homered and drove in three runs, and the Angels turned Jackson Kowar’s major league debut into a nightmare as Los Angeles defeate...

JUNE 8, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Stassi, Angels make Royal pain of Kowar's major league debut

Max Stassi homered and drove in three runs, and the Angels turned Jackson Kowar’s major league debut into a nightmare as Los Angeles defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-3

JUNE 8, 2021 • Associated Press

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JUNE 7, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Contract selected for MLB debut Kowar's contract was selected as expected ahead of his big-league debut Monday against the Angels.

Impact Heading into this season, Kowar was a real prospect but not an elite one, as he'd produced a 3.50 ERA and a modest 22.8 percent strikeout rate in 35 minor-league starts. He burst out of the gate this season for Triple-A Omaha, however, striking out 33.9 percent of opposing batters en route to a 0.85 ERA through six starts, thanks in part to an improvement in his previously fringy curveball. If he pitches well enough in his debut start to earn a permanent place in the Royals' rotation, he'd line up for a two-start week this week, as he'd likely pitch during the weekend series in Oakland. Jakob Junis was optioned to clear a spot for him on the active roster.

JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas City Royals giving Jackson Kowar a look In 2018, the Kansas City Royals made a concerted effort to improve their pitching in the minors. Their first four selections of the draft we...

JUNE 7, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Slated to debut Monday Kowar will be called up to start Monday's game against the Angels, Josh Vernier of 610 Sports reports.

Impact Kowar was dominant in the minors to begin the season, and he was named the Triple-A East pitcher of the month in May. Across six starts for Triple-A Omaha, the right-hander posted a 0..85 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 41:10 K:BB in 31.2 innings. Kowar boasts a mid-90s fastball and an elite changeup and will fill in while Danny Duffy (forearm) is sidelined, although the 24-year-old could also make a case for a long-term rotation spot.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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