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Keller, Mondesi carry Royals past Tigers 3-2

Brad Keller threw six scoreless innings, Adalberto Mondesi had three hits and an RBI as the Kansas City Royals held off the Detroit Tigers 3-2

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Marlins, Reds, Astros lock up spots in the postseason

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Demoted after spot start The Royals optioned Junis to their alternate training site Wednesday.

Impact The demotion comes after Junis was called on to make a spot start Tuesday in place of Danny Duffy, who missed the Royals' flight to Detroit. He lasted 2.1 innings in the 6-0 loss to the Tigers, giving up five runs on seven hits and a walk. Unless the Royals place a player on the injured list and bring Junis back in a corresponding move, his 2020 season could be over.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

KC sends Junis down, places Harvey on IL The Royals optioned right-hander Jakob Junis to their alternate site and placed right-hander Matt Harvey on the injured list. The Royals the...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • MLB.COM

Roughed up in loss Junis (0-2) pitched 2.1 innings on Tuesday, allowing five runs on seven hits and a walk, as the Royals fell 6-0 to the Tigers. He struck out two.

Impact Junis labored through 42 pitches (25 for strikes) and watched his season ERA buoy to 6.94. Junis had not given up more than two runs in any start this season prior to now struggling in his previous two appearances (10 ER allowed). He is slated to draw the Cardinals early next week.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Cabrera homers to help Tigers beat Royals 6-0

Miguel Cabrera hit a homer and a double to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-0

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Gregorius' 2-run homer helps Phillies beat Mets 4-1

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Kansas City takes 7-game skid into matchup with Cleveland

Kansas City is looking to snap its seven-game losing streak with a win over Cleveland

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • Associated Press

Cleared to start Tuesday Junis (biceps/triceps) is listed as the Royals' probable starter for Tuesday's game against the Indians.

Impact Junis' inclusion on the Royals' pitching schedule for the series in Cleveland suggests he's feeling fine after he was removed early as a precaution in his last start Sept. 2, when he was struck in the right arm by a line drive. Since making his 2020 debut Aug. 2, Junis hasn't worked more than five innings in any start, which has played a factor in him settling for a no-decisions in three of his four outings.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas City takes 6-game slide into matchup with Cleveland

Kansas City will try to break its six-game losing streak when the Royals take on Cleveland

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Kansas City hosts Chicago after Bubic's strong showing

Kansas City looks to follow up a strong showing by Saturday starter Kris Bubic

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • Associated Press

Royals take 4-game skid into matchup with White Sox

Kansas City is looking to snap its four-game losing streak with a win over Chicago

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • Associated Press

Kansas City takes 3-game losing streak into matchup with Chicago

Kansas City will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Royals take on Chicago

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • Associated Press

Abreu takes 16-game hit streak into matchup with Royals

White Sox, streaking Abreu set for matchup against Royals

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • Associated Press

Junis hit by liner in 4th, exits as precaution Royals right-hander Jakob Junis was removed after four innings Wednesday night after being hit by a line drive off the bat of the Indians' J...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • MLB.COM

Hit by hard liner Junis made a precautionary exit from Wednesday's game against the Indians after being hit by a line drive between the biceps and triceps of his right arm, Alec Lewis of The Athleti...

Impact The liner was 106.9 mph off the bat, leaving the right-hander minimal time to react. Junis allowed two runs on four hits with one strikeout and zero walks over four innings before leaving the contest. The 27-year-old's status for the next turn through the rotation should receive more clarity as he continues to be evaluated.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Junis expected to start as Royals host the Indians

The Indians will start Triston McKenzie on Wednesday while the Royals are expected to counter with Jakob Junis

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Fans six in no-decision Junis did not factor into the decision during Wednesday's loss to the Cardinals, giving up two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out six across 3.2 innings.

Impact Junis, making just his third start of the year after dealing with back spasms, faced a lighter work load in his return, though he still managed to strike out a season-high six batters in the process. The 27-year-old has given up two runs in each of his starts, bringing his ERA to 4.26 and WHIP to 1.58. He'll look to earn his first win Tuesday against Cleveland.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals score 4 in 9th, beat KC; Fowler, Flaherty sit out

Kolten Wong drew a bases-loaded walk to cap a four-run rally in the ninth inning that lifted the St. Louis Cardinals over the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 27, 2020 • Associated Press

Sent to injured list The Royals placed Junis (back) on the 10-day injured list Sunday.

Impact Junis hasn't progressed as well as the Royals had hoped after he experienced back spasms Saturday, resulting in him being scratched ahead of his scheduled turn as a primary pitcher against the Twins in the first game of a doubleheader. Kansas City opted for a bullpen game instead, making it unclear whom might replace Junis in the rotation when a new fifth starter is next required Wednesday against the Reds.

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dobnak scheduled to start as Minnesota hosts Kansas City

The Kansas City Royals square off against the Minnesota Twins

AUGUST 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Merrifield homers; Royals beat Twins 4-2, split doubleheader

Whit Merrifield had three hits, including a three-run homer, to back Danny Duffy’s strong start as the Kansas City Royals came back to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 and split Saturd...

AUGUST 15, 2020 • Associated Press

Suffers injury while warming up Junis suffered back spasms while warming up for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins and was shut down, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Junis was slated to serve as the primary pitcher behind Ian Kennedy for the first game of Saturday's twin bill. While Kennedy provided him with a nice foundation over the first two innings, Junis wasn't able to take the mound as a result of back spasms, and Gabe Speier took his place instead. The severity of the injury is unclear.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Outing pushed back Junis will serve as the primary pitcher behind Ian Kennedy in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Twins on Saturday, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Junis was initially scheduled to serve behind an opener Friday, but the game was postponed due to rain. The seven-inning format of the doubleheader could benefit Junis since he hasn't been able to last very long in either of his first two appearances this season.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Royals-Twins opener postponed by rain; doubleheader Saturday

The Minnesota Twins postponed their game against the Kansas City Royals on Friday night because of stormy weather