JOHN SCHREIBER NEWS

Isaac Paredes homers in bottom of the 9th inning to lift Astros to 2-1 win over Royals

Isaac Paredes hit a tiebreaking solo home run in the ninth inning to lift the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals Tuesday night

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Royals lefty Noah Cameron takes a no-hitter into the 7th inning in his major league debut

Even though he was 1,300 miles from home, Kansas City left-hander Noah Cameron was able to celebrate his first major league start — and his first victory — with family and friends

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Wacha shuts down Astros, Pasquantino homers as KC beats Houston 2-0 for the second straight night

Michael Wacha scattered four hits over six innings, Vinnie Pasquantino homered and the Royals beat the Astros 2-0 for the second straight night Saturday

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Judge hits go-ahead homer to end 10-game drought as Yankees edge Royals 4-3 for 3-game sweep

Aaron Judge hit a tiebreaking homer leading off the seventh inning that ended a 10-game drought, and the New York Yankees defeated the Kansas City Royals 4-3 to complete a three-ga...

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Cole Ragans strikes out 11 as the Royals beat the sloppy Twins 2-1

Cole Ragans struck out 11 in six crisp innings, and the Kansas City Royals beat the sloppy Minnesota Twins 2-1

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Begins season in setup role Schreiber allowed one run on two hits while striking out two over 1.1 innings Sunday against the Guardians.

Impact Schreiber saw his strikeout rate dip to 20.5 percent in 2024 in his first year in Kansas City but remained useful with a 3.66 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over 51.2 regular-season innings. He could be a nice source of holds (24 last year) ahead of Lucas Erceg and Carlos Estevez in the bullpen.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

It's a boy! And a girl! Kansas City Royals add two new babies to their 2025 roster Outfielder Hunter Renfroe and pitcher John Schreiber, former Boston Red Sox teammates, both welcomed babies in recent days.

MARCH 8 • KANSASCITY.COM

Royals agree with RHP Carlos Estévez on 2-year, $22M deal, person familiar with deal tells AP

The Royals and reliever Carlos Estévez have agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday night

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Avoids arbitration The Royals and Schreiber avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.3 million contract Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Schreiber had been arbitration-eligible for a second time. The right-handed reliever saw his strikeout rate dip to 20.5 percent in 2024 in his first year in Kansas City but remained useful with a 3.66 ERA and 1.32 WHIP. He'll be used in middle relief in 2025.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Royals agree with RHP Kyle Wright on $1.8 million 1-year contract to avoid salary arbitration

The Royals and right-hander Kyle Wright agreed to a $1.8 million contract for 2025 on Tuesday to avoid salary arbitration

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • Associated Press

MLB Salary Arbitration Eligibles List

MLB Salary Arbitration Eligibles List

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Royals let Yankees walk away with win in AL Division Series opener

Given a lead, the Kansas City Royals’ pitching staff let the New York Yankees walk away with a playoff win

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • Associated Press

Bobby Witt Jr. passes 100 RBIs for the season as the Royals beat the Pirates 5-1

Bobby Witt Jr. drove in his 100th run of the season with a solo homer in the first inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Astros take advantage of two errors in 4-run eighth to beat Royals 6-3

Zach Dezenzo drew a go-ahead bases-loaded walk and the Houston Astros took advantage of two Kansas City errors in a four-run eighth inning to beat the Royals 6-3

AUGUST 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen to undergo MRI after injuring his left hamstring in start against Guards

Kansas City Royals starter Michael Lorenzen will undergo an MRI on Wednesday after injuring his left hamstring in the second inning of Tuesday night’s 6-1 win over the Cleveland Gu...

AUGUST 27, 2024 • Associated Press

Earns win in matinee Schreiber (4-3) struck out one and didn't allow a baserunner over 1.2 scoreless innings, earning the win in the first game of Monday's doubleheader versus the Guardians.

Impact Schreiber has pitched 3.2 scoreless innings, earning a win, a save and a hold over three appearances since he returned from a knee injury. He's now at a 3.76 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 32:14 K:BB with two saves and 21 holds over 40.2 innings this year. Schreiber has allowed a lot of baserunners, but he's still been able to maintain a setup role in the Royals' struggling bullpen.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up save in return Schreiber earned the save in Monday's 5-3 victory over the Angels, working around a hit to pitch a shutout inning with no strikeouts.

Impact The 30-year-old reliever saw immediate action in his first game back from a knee injury, collecting a save for the first time since May 10, which oddly, also came against the Angels. However, Schreiber likely will only serve as a backup closer going forward, as he spelled Lucas Erceg, who collected the two previous Kansas City saves, after Erceg fired 28 pitches in Sunday's contest. Overall, Schreiber now sports a 4.03 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 30:13 K:BB across 38 innings this season.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DeJong hits 2-run shot, Lugo tosses 7 strong innings as Royals beat Angels 5-3 for 5th straight win

Paul DeJong hit a two-run homer, Seth Lugo allowed four hits over seven innings and the Royals beat the Angels 5-3 on Monday night

AUGUST 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Back from IL The Royals activated Schreiber (knee) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

Impact Schreiber will rejoin the Royals bullpen after a three-week stay on the injured list due to right knee soreness. The 30-year-old has a 4.14 ERA and a 30:13 K:BB across 37 innings for the Royals this season. Carlos Hernandez was optioned to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Royals reinstate right-hander John Schreiber, option Carlos Hernandez to Triple-A Omaha

The Kansas City Royals reinstated right-hander John Schreiber from the injured list and optioned fellow reliever Carlos Hernandez to Triple-A Omaha before their series opener again...

AUGUST 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Slated for rehab assignment Manager Matt Quatraro said Monday that he expects Schreiber (knee) to begin his rehab assignment Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Schreiber landed on the 15-day IL on July 29 due to a right knee patella tendon injury. He threw his second bullpen session Sunday, and the 30-year-old right-hander is ready to embark on a rehab assignment to prepare himself to a return to the big club. Across 43 major-league outings this season, Schreiber has registered one save and 20 holds with a 4.14 ERA and 1.41 WHIP across 37 innings.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Completes another bullpen Schreiber (knee) threw a bullpen session Thursday and is scheduled to throw off a mound again Sunday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Schreiber has been progressing well from a right knee patella tendon injury he sustained in late July and while he's feeling good from a pitching standpoint, he'll need to do more fielding work before the next step in his rehab is determined. Prior to the injury, Schreiber tallied a 4.14 ERA across 37.0 innings out of the bullpen.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sheds brace Schreiber (knee) threw Monday for the first time without wearing a brace, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Schreiber was placed on the 15-day injured list July 29 with a right knee patella tendon injury, and Monday's update was the first since he hit the IL. While he's been progressing well, a return from the injured list doesn't seem imminent considering he hasn't started mound work.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 15-day IL The Royals placed Schreiber on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right knee patella tendon injury.

Impact Schreiber suffered the injury during an appearance Sunday against the Cubs. It's not clear at this point how long he might be on the shelf. Will Klein will slide into the bullpen in his place.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely headed for IL Royals general manager J.J. Picollo said Monday that Schreiber (knee) is likely to be placed on the 15-day injured list, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact The Royals haven't provided an updated diagnosis for Schreiber after he was forced out of his relief appearance in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Cubs with right knee patella tendon discomfort, but the team has apparently already deduced that the right-handed reliever is dealing with more than a day-to-day concern. Schreiber could cede his spot on the Royals' 26-man active roster to right-hander Michael Lorenzen, whom Kansas City acquired from Texas earlier Monday.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE