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'Change in the culture': McArthur thriving in overhauled 'pen MESA, Ariz. -- There has been a lot of buzz surrounding the Royals this spring, much of which comes from the $288.7 million contract extensi...

MARCH 11, 2024 • MLB.COM

How Royals pitcher James McArthur found a 'sense of relief' after tough MLB debut Kansas City Royals reliever James McArthur is looking to build off his strong finish last season.

MARCH 8, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Closes out fourth save of season McArthur picked up the save in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Yankees. He allowed one hit while striking out four over two scoreless innings.

Impact McArthur has emerged as a closing option for the Royals in the last month as he now leads the team in saves since September 1. Sunday's game marked the longest save of his career so far, with McArthur working two innings without trouble to shut the door. The rookie right-hander has improved his ERA in each month and has not allowed a run in his last 16.1 innings. He concludes his debut season with a 4.63 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in 23.1 innings with 23 strikeouts. His solid performance to end the season will hopefully improve his chances of starting the year with the big club in 2024.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures third save McArthur picked up the save in Sunday's 6-5 victory over the Astros. He allowed one hit and no walks while striking out one over a scoreless inning.

Impact McArthur appears to be in a share for the Royals' closer job as he and Taylor Clarke split three saves this weekend in a sweep of the Astros (two for McArthur and one for Clarke). They have both earned preference over Carlos Hernandez, who has earned holds in consecutive games, setting up both Clarke and McArthur. The 27-year-old McArthur has not allowed a run in 13.1 innings since being recalled Sept. 1. He makes an intriguing pick up for saves as the Royals finish the season against the Tigers and Yankees.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches five-out save McArthur allowed a hit over 1.2 scoreless frames Friday. He struck out two and earned a save against Houston.

Impact McArthur entered a 7-5 game in the eighth inning and had no trouble recording the final five outs to secure the win. He's picked up his first two career saves over the last week and is currently riding a 12.1-inning scoreless streak. McArthur allowed seven runs in one inning in his MLB debut June 28; in 18.1 innings since then, he's registered a 2.45 ERA with a 17:1 K:BB.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects first career save McArthur picked up the save in Monday's 6-4 victory over the Guardians. He pitched a clean inning and struck out one.

Impact After picking up his first career win on Saturday, McArthur added a save to his ledger on Monday. With both Taylor Clarke and Carlos Hernandez being unavailable due to throwing in two of the three previous days, McArthur was summoned for the save on Monday after the Royals mounted a comeback in the eighth inning. Clarke and Hernandez should continue to be manager Matt Quatraro's preferred options for save situations going forward.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches win over Houston McArthur (1-0) struck out two over 1.1 perfect innings to earn the win Saturday over the Astros.

Impact Collin Snider surrendered a game-tying home run to Jose Altuve, but McArthur was able to prevent the Astros from pulling ahead in the seventh inning. The Royals gained the lead in their half of the frame, and McArthur wound up with his first big-league win. While he's had a couple of rough outings this year, the right-hander has allowed just one hit while striking out seven over 8.2 scoreless innings since he was recalled from Triple-A Omaha when rosters expanded at the start of September.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opener assignment Saturday McArthur will serve as the Royals' opener Saturday at Toronto, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Zack Greinke is expected to enter behind him as the bulk pitcher. McArthur, 26, has spent the majority of this season at the Triple-A level and carries a rough 10.13 ERA through his first 10.2 major-league innings.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Omaha Kansas City recalled McArthur from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact McArthur has been hit up for 12 earned runs through his first seven major-league innings this season. The 26-year-old right-hander figures to operate in a low-leverage role as he gets another look in the Royals' bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors McArthur was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

Impact McArthur served as an opener for the Royals in Wednesday's loss to the Mariners, allowing three runs over his inning of work. He's being sent out in favor of a fresh bullpen arm.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Wednesday McArthur will start Wednesday's game against Seattle as the Royals' opener, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact McArthur will be making the first start of his major-league career Wednesday. The 26-year-old righty has allowed two runs over four innings since being recalled from Triple-A on Aug. 4, and he will likely remain in the game for an inning or two before turning things over to Alec Marsh.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Omaha Kansas City recalled McArthur from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact McArthur was just optioned out Wednesday, but the Royals need a replacement for Taylor Clarke as he heads to the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation. McArthur figures to work in long relief.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Kansas City optioned McArthur to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Impact McArthur was only up in the majors for one day and did not make an appearance. The 26-year-old right-hander got lit up for seven earned runs while recording only three outs in his major-league debut back on June 28 against the Guardians.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Omaha The Royals recalled McArthur from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact After the Royals unloaded Scott Barlow and Ryan Yarbrough ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, McArthur and Jackson Kowar will both come up from Omaha to fill in the holes in Kansas City's bullpen. McArthur holds a 5.26 ERA through 49.2 innings in Triple-A this season and surrendered seven runs during his MLB debut in June.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in minors The Royals optioned McArthur to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact McArthur made his MLB debut Wednesday, surrendering seven runs on six hits and a walk over just one inning. He'll now return to the minors to make room for Alec Marsh, who will be filling in as the Royals' starter Friday in place of Jordan Lyles (illness).

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting a shot in majors McArthur was recalled by the Royals on Saturday.

Impact The Royals acquired McArthur from the Phillies on May 8, and he's pitched in long relief with Triple-A Omaha since. He has an unimpressive 4.87 ERA and 1.54 WHIP across 20.1 innings with the team, but he'll get the chance to make his first big-league appearance.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt to Kansas City The Royals acquired McArthur from the Phillies on Monday in exchange for outfielder Junior Marin and cash considerations.

Impact Though McArthur will most likely settle into the rotation at Triple-A Omaha with his new organization, he'll join the Royals' 40-man roster with Kansas City designating outfielder/designated hitter Franmil Reyes for assignment in a corresponding move. McArthur, who has yet to reach the majors, has logged a 7.31 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 15:7 K:BB across 16 innings for Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment McArthur was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Thursday.

Impact This move clears out a 40-man roster spot for Jeff Hoffman, who is joining the Phillies' bullpen. McArthur had posted a 7.31 ERA in 16 innings (four starts, one relief appearance) this season at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Triple-A The Phillies optioned McArthur to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.

Impact The 26-year-old right-hander wasn't able to secure a spot in the Phillies' Opening Day bullpen after he was tagged for three earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out six over five innings across his five Grapefruit League appearances. McArthur is still awaiting his big-league debut, but the Phillies' decision to keep him on the 40-man roster over the offseason suggests the organization thinks he can become a contributor in the majors at some point in 2023.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Looking sharp in spring training McArthur (elbow) has made three Grapefruit League appearances to date, striking out two and walking one and giving up one hit over three scoreless frames.

Impact McArthur concluded the 2022 season on the Phillies' 60-day injured list after developing a right elbow stress reaction coming out of his final minor-league appearance at Double-A Reading on June 21. The 26-year-old right-hander has since been added back to the Phillies' 40-man roster, but he doesn't appear to be a serious candidate to win a rotation spot for the big club coming out of camp and will most likely be headed back to Reading or to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled, placed on 60-day IL McArthur was recalled and placed on the 60-day injured list with a right elbow stress reaction Wednesday.

Impact McArthur was working as a starter at Double-A Reading to begin the season, and he posted a 5.05 ERA and 1.61 WHIP in 57 innings over 13 starts. However, he'll be forced to miss at least two months due to his elbow injury. It's not yet clear when the right-hander is expected to return, but he should head back to the minors once he's considered healthy.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins 40-man roster McArthur was added to the Phillies' 40-man roster on Friday.

Impact McArthur doesn't come with a ton of prospect pedigree as a 12th-round pick in the 2018 draft, but he's evidently shown enough that the Phillies were worried about losing him in the Rule 5 draft. In 15 starts and four relief appearances for Double-A Reading last season, he posted a 4.48 ERA, striking out 24.4 percent of opposing batters while walking 7.2 percent.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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