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Hit hard early on Junis allowed five runs on six hits and three walks while striking out three over five innings during Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Rays. He didn't factor into the decision.

Impact Most of Junis' troubles came in the opening frame, as the Rays piled on four runs behind a two-run homer, two doubles and two walks. He settled down for a bit afterward, allowing just one hit and no runs over the next three innings, but Junis faced more struggles in the fifth, as the Rays opened the frame with three consecutive singles and tacked on another run. Junis has a 4.20 ERA and a 15:6 K:BB in three starts since entering the rotation April 7 and will look to rebound in a road matchup against the Pirates on Tuesday.

APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Royals beat Rays 9-8 on Perez's game-ending single

Salvador Perez hit a game-ending RBI single, and the Kansas City Royals avoided a sweep by topping the Tampa Bay Rays 9-8

APRIL 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Wacha scheduled to start for Rays at Royals

The Rays will start Michael Wacha on Wednesday while the Royals are expected to counter with Jakob Junis

APRIL 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Wacha scheduled to start for Rays at Royals

The Rays will start Michael Wacha on Wednesday while the Royals are expected to counter with Jakob Junis

APRIL 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Wacha scheduled to start for Rays at Royals

The Rays will start Michael Wacha on Wednesday while the Royals are expected to counter with Jakob Junis

APRIL 21, 2021 • Associated Press

The Pitching Report (4/16): New pitches for Lance McCullers Jr., Jakob Junis and more The Command & Stuff report returns, under a new name, and with a broader focus.

APRIL 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fans six in victory Junis (1-0) allowed two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out six over five innings in Thursday's win over the Blue Jays.

Impact The righty put together another strong performance, fanning six and only walking one. The 28-year-old threw 52 of his 81 pitches for strikes and has allowed only two runs in twelve innings of work. Junis is scheduled for his next start on Tuesday against the Rays.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shaky Royals bullpen hangs on for 7-5 win over Blue Jays

Jakob Junis ran his scoreless streak to 14 innings and the Kansas City Royals staked him to a seven-run lead before their bullpen gave most of it back in a 7-5 win over the Toronto...

APRIL 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Toronto to visit Kansas City

The Kansas City Royals take on the Toronto Blue Jays

APRIL 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Pérez delivers with bat to finish big series, KC tops Angels

Salvador Pérez homered and doubled to cap off an impressive series, leading Brad Keller and the Kansas City Royals over the Los Angeles Angels 6-1

APRIL 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Bichette hits 2nd homer in 9th, Blue Jays beat Yankees 5-4

Bo Bichette homered twice, including a game-ending drive leading off the ninth inning that lifted the Toronto Blue Jays over the New York Yankees 5-4

APRIL 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Gets home start Thursday Junis will start Thursday's game against the Blue Jays, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact The Royals were able to use Junis out of the bullpen during the first weekend of the season, but he's in the rotation for the foreseeable future at this point. He's coming off a gem in which he tossed five shutout innings with six strikeouts April 7 in Cleveland.

APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Strong performance in no-decision Junis tossed five scoreless innings and gave up one hit and two walks while fanning six Wednesday against the Indians. He didn't factor into the decision.

Impact Junis made his first two appearances of the season as a reliever, tossing two scoreless innings while fanning three and allowing two hits, but he also delivered the goods as a starter with a dominant performance in which he tossed 37 of his 58 pitches for strikes. It remains to be seen what will be Junis' role moving forward, but he has responded every time the Royals have needed him so far.

APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ramírez homers twice, Bieber fans 12, Indians beat Royals

José Ramírez’s second two-run homer of the game snapped a tie in the eighth inning and sent the Cleveland Indians to a 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals after Cy Young winner Sha...

APRIL 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Bieber expected to start for Cleveland against Kansas City

The Kansas City Royals play the Cleveland Indians

APRIL 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Starting Wednesday Junis will start Wednesday's game against Cleveland, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Previous reports indicated that Junis would begin the season in the bullpen, which would make some sense with the Royals having three off days in the first nine days of April. He's apparently set to start after all, though he may not go deep in Wednesday's contest, as he threw an inning of relief on both Saturday and Sunday. Carlos Hernandez would make for a logical piggyback option if the Royals decide to go that route.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Royals will open finale with Junis on mound The Royals will start right-hander Jakob Junis for Wednesday’s series finale against Cleveland, the club announced during Tuesday’s off-day....

APRIL 6, 2021 • MLB.COM

Set for long-relief role Junis is expected to begin 2021 in the bullpen, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Junis started six of his eight appearances last season, but he struggled to a 6.39 ERA and 1.62 WHIP across 25.1 innings. The righty's bullpen role could also feature some spot starts -- with Danny Duffy (leg) questionable for his first turn in the rotation, Junis and Ervin Santana are the leading candidates to fill in if necessary.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians minus Ramírez, Reyes after they break virus protocol

The Cleveland Indians have broken COVID-19 protocols for the third time in less than a year, this time costing them third baseman José Ramírez and slugger Franmil Reyes

MARCH 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Working on new pitches Junis has worked on a cutter and changeup this offseason, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reported.

Impact Junis is known for his slider, which has dominated his pitch mix the last few seasons. However, he's struggled with his fastball and had inconsistent overall results, so a new pitch would theoretically help keep opposing batters more off balance. Junis will be competing for a role in the Royals' rotation throughout spring training.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Judge, Yankees agree at to $10,175,000, 1-year contract

Slugging Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees avoided arbitration when they agreed to a one-year contract worth $10,175,000

JANUARY 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Schwarber, Bradley, Duvall among 59 cut in pandemic fallout

Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora Jr. were cut loose by the Chicago Cubs after helping the team win its first World Series title in more than a century, among 59 players who became...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • Associated Press

Royals agree to several deals, cut Franco on busy day

The Kansas City Royals agreed to one-year deals with outfielders Jorge Soler and Franchy Cordero, first baseman Hunter Dozier and right-handers Jesse Hahn and Jakob Junis on Wednes...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • Associated Press

Royals sign lefty starter Mike Minor to 2 year, $18M deal

Left-hander Mike Minor and the Kansas City Royals have finalized an $18 million, two-year deal, reuniting the 32-year-old starter with the club that helped him revive his career

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press

Comes to terms with Royals Junis agreed to a one-year, $1.7 million contract with the Royals on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact This was his first year as an arbitration-eligible player. Junis logged a 6.39 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 19 strikeouts in 25.1 innings (eight appearances, six starts) last season. He gave up seven home runs in that small sample and will likely pitch in a swing man or long reliever role in 2021.

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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Royals beat Rays 9-8 on Perez's game-ending single

Wacha scheduled to start for Rays at Royals

Wacha scheduled to start for Rays at Royals

Wacha scheduled to start for Rays at Royals

Shaky Royals bullpen hangs on for 7-5 win over Blue Jays

Toronto to visit Kansas City

Pérez delivers with bat to finish big series, KC tops Angels

Bichette hits 2nd homer in 9th, Blue Jays beat Yankees 5-4

Ramírez homers twice, Bieber fans 12, Indians beat Royals

Bieber expected to start for Cleveland against Kansas City

Indians minus Ramírez, Reyes after they break virus protocol

Judge, Yankees agree at to $10,175,000, 1-year contract

Schwarber, Bradley, Duvall among 59 cut in pandemic fallout

Royals agree to several deals, cut Franco on busy day

Royals sign lefty starter Mike Minor to 2 year, $18M deal