JOEL PAYAMPS NEWS

Handed loss in return Payamps (2-2) allowed two runs on two hits and struck out two over 1.1 innings, taking the loss Saturday versus the Tigers.

Impact Payamps pitched the eighth inning and stayed in the contest, giving him a chance at a two-inning save. That backfired when he allowed back-to-back solo shots to Victor Reyes and Riley Greene, the latter being a walkoff homer. It was a rude welcome back for Payamps after he spent nearly three weeks on the COVID-19 injured list. The 28-year-old has a 2.96 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 21:11 K:BB through 27.1 innings this year, pitching mainly in a low-leverage role. The homers he allowed Saturday were the first two he's given up all year after yielding six long balls in 50.1 innings last season.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reyes, Greene homer in 9th, send Tigers past Royals 4-3

Victor Reyes and Riley Greene hit back-to-back homers in the ninth inning to give the Detroit Tigers a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals

JULY 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Reinstated from injured list Payamps (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Saturday.

Impact Payamps landed on the COVID-19 IL on June 13, but he spent the last week on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha. He posted a 6.23 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 4.1 innings over three minor-league appearances and will rejoin the Royals' bullpen after right-hander Daniel Mengden was outrighted to Omaha on Saturday.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers play in game 2 of series

The Kansas City Royals lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers

JULY 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Tigers host the Royals to start 3-game series

The Detroit Tigers host the Kansas City Royals to start a three-game series

JULY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Royals look to end slide in game against the Rangers

The Kansas City Royals will try to stop their four-game slide when they take on the Texas Rangers

JUNE 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Royals to break losing streak in matchup with the Rangers

The Kansas City Royals aim to stop their three-game losing streak when they take on the Texas Rangers

JUNE 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Rangers visit the Royals to begin 3-game series

The Kansas City Royals host the Texas Rangers to begin a three-game series

JUNE 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Royals and Athletics meet to determine series winner

Both the Kansas City Royals and the Oakland Athletics are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

JUNE 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Begins rehab assignment Payamps (illness) began a rehab assignment Friday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Payamps has been on the COVID-19 injured list for the last 12 days. Given the relatively brief length of his absence and the fact that he doesn't have to work up to a large pitch count as a reliever, it's possible he's activated after just one or two rehab outings.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals take on the Angels after Santana's 4-hit game

The Kansas City Royals play the Los Angeles Angels after Carlos Santana had four hits on Tuesday in a 12-11 win over the Angels

JUNE 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Kansas City Royals and Los Angeles Angels play in game 2 of series

The Kansas City Royals bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Los Angeles Angels

JUNE 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Angels host the Royals in first of 3-game series

The Los Angeles Angels open a three-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals on Monday

JUNE 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Royals try to keep win streak going against the Athletics

The Kansas City Royals seek to continue a three-game win streak with a victory against the Oakland Athletics

JUNE 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Athletics take home losing streak into matchup with the Royals

The Oakland Athletics take on the Kansas City Royals looking to stop a seven-game home skid

JUNE 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Athletics begin 3-game series against the Royals

The Oakland Athletics open a three-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals on Friday

JUNE 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Giants take on the Royals on home winning streak

The San Francisco Giants, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Kansas City Royals

JUNE 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Wood goes six, Giants beat Royals for 4th straight win

Alex Wood pitched four-hit ball over six innings for his first win in more than a month, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2

JUNE 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Placed on injured list Payamps was placed on the COVID-19 injured list for an undisclosed reason Monday.

Impact Payamps was officially placed on the IL with no injury designation, but that usually means that a player is on the COVID-19 IL. Assuming that's the case, the right-hander will be eligible to return to action as soon as he clears the league's health and safety protocols. Right-hander Daniel Mengden's contract was selected Monday to provide additional bullpen depth.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in return Payamps (2-1) allowed a walk over 1.1 scoreless innings, earning the win Thursday versus the Orioles.

Impact Payamps left Monday's game after getting struck by a line drive in his lower body and didn't pitch Tuesday or Wednesday. He was effective in his return, escaping a jam created by Kris Bubic and Collin Snider in the fifth inning before pitching a clean sixth. Outside of a messy outing May 27 (four runs in two-thirds of an inning), Payamps has been solid as a low-leverage option for the Royals. He has a 2.63 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 18:10 K:BB through 24 innings, and he's yet to allow a home run this season. His 3.8 BB/9 mark is too high, but a 3.02 FIP suggests regression shouldn't cause a drastic impact.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Santana, Melendez homer in Royals' 7-5 win over Orioles

Carlos Santana and MJ Melendez homered, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 7-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

JUNE 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Gets drilled by liner Payamps left Monday's game against the Blue Jays after being struck by a line drive back up the middle, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Payamps was able to record the out after being struck, but he was then forced to exit the contest after being looked at briefly by the team trainer. He'll be considered day-to-day until the nature of the injury is disclosed.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extends scoreless streak Payamps tossed 2.1 scoreless innings Monday versus the Diamondbacks. He allowed a hit and a walk while logging two strikeouts.

Impact Payamps was needed in a multi-inning capacity after starter Zack Greinke allowed seven runs in 3.2 innings. In his last four outings, Payamps has tossed 10.2 scoreless innings, allowing just five hits and two walks in that span. It's an improvement for him to cut down on the baserunners he's allowed -- the right-hander now sports a 1.31 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 17:5 K:BB across 20.2 innings overall in 12 appearances.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Smith, Walker homers spoil Greinke's return to Arizona, 9-5

Christian Walker and Pavin Smith homered and Ketel Marte’s two-run double broke a fourth-inning tie when Arizona beat Kansas City 9-5 in Zack Greinke’s return to Chase Field

MAY 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Takes win as bulk reliever Payamps (1-1) pitched three scoreless innings against Texas on Wednesday, allowing two hits and no walks while striking out five to earned the win.

Impact Kansas City deployed seven pitchers in the bullpen game, with Payamps entering in the third inning behind opener Gabe Speier. Payamps handled the most innings among the Royals' pitchers, throwing 39 pitches (26 of which were strikes) over three frames to pick up the win. The right-hander has posted a 2.08 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 11:3 K:BB across 13 innings on the season.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE