JOHN SCHREIBER NEWS

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

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

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

Battling knee issue Schreiber was removed from Sunday's game against the Cubs due to right knee patella tendon discomfort.

Impact Schreiber threw just one pitch before he exited Sunday's contest with the injury and should be considered day-to-day. It could be a costly day for Kansas City's bullpen, since Hunter Harvey (back) also departed the contest.

JULY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Handed loss Friday Schreiber (3-3) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out one over one-third of an inning, taking the loss Friday versus the Rockies.

Impact Schreiber loaded the bases in the eighth inning and gave up a two-run double to Brenton Doyle to give the Rockies a 4-2 lead. The Royals couldn't bounce back, leaving Schreiber with his second loss in six appearances. The right-hander has given up 11 runs (nine earned) over his last 6.1 innings spanning nine outings. For the season, he's at a 4.46 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 27:13 K:BB with a save and 19 holds through 34.1 innings. While he remains in a high-leverage role, his performance has been too volatile to trust in recent weeks.

JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ragans strikes out 11 as Royals beat Marlins 4-1 for fourth win in 15 games

Cole Ragans struck out 11 to win for the first time in a month, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Miami Marlins 4-1 for just their fourth win in 15 games

JUNE 25, 2024

Semien's 3-run double caps 5-run sixth inning as Rangers beat Royals 6-2

Marcus Semien hit three-run double to cap Texas’ five-run sixth inning, Wyatt Langford had two run-scoring hits and the Rangers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2

JUNE 22, 2024

Garcia's game-ending hit off Holmes gives Royals 4-3 win over Yankees

Maikel Garcia hit a game-ending two run double off Yankees closer Clay Holmes, and the Kansas City Royals recovered after squandering a brilliant start by Alec Marsh to beat New Yo...

JUNE 13, 2024

Brandon Lowe hits a 3-run triple as the Rays stop the Royals' 8-game win streak with a 4-1 victory

Brandon Lowe drove in three runs with a pinch-hit triple during Tampa Bay’s four-run seventh inning, and the Rays stopped Kansas City’s eight-game win streak with a 4-1 victory ove...

MAY 26, 2024

Tallies first save Schreiber picked up the save Friday against the Angels. He pitched a shutout inning, allowing one hit with no strikeouts.

Impact Schreiber collected his first save season and tenth of his career Friday night. He looked steady, allowing a one-out double to Matt Thaiss before swiftly retiring the next two batters on grounders. James McArthur, the typical Royals closer, worked back-to-back nights on Tuesday and Wednesday, so manager Matt Quatraro could have been given him extra rest Friday night. However, McArthur also blew two saves this week, so keep an eye on the bullpen situation in Kansas City to see if Schreiber picks up more save opportunities.

MAY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Frazier hits a clutch 2-run homer in the 9th inning of the Royals' 2-1 victory over the Angels

Adam Frazier hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 2-1 victory over the hapless Los Angeles Angels

MAY 11, 2024

Massey hits 2-run HR, Ragans fans 9 as Royals snap 3-game losing streak, beat Blue Jays 4-1

Michael Massey hit a two-run home run, Cole Ragans struck out nine in a season-high 6 2/3 innings, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 to snap a three-game lo...

MAY 1, 2024

Alec Marsh and 4 relievers combined for a 6-hitter as the Royals beat the Blue Jays 3-2

Alec Marsh and four relievers combined for a six-hitter as the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 Wednesday night

APRIL 25, 2024

Witt's 2-run double after a costly Blue Jays error sends Kansas City to a 3-2 win over Toronto

Bobby Witt Jr. delivered the go-ahead double in the fifth inning for Kansas City after a costly error by Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the Royals’ bullpen shut...

APRIL 24, 2024

Salvador Perez leads Royals past Astros 4-3 for 5th straight win

Salvador Perez hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 4-3 for their fifth consecutive victory

APRIL 10, 2024

Red Sox trade John Schreiber for prospect with 'makings of a legitimate starting pitcher' The Red Sox dipped into their right-handed relief depth to boast their minor-league starting pitching talent.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Red Sox trade John Schreiber to Royals for minor league pitcher David Sandlin - The Boston Globe Sandlin, 22, is ranked by Baseball America as the Royals’ No. 20 prospect.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Royals acquire RHP John Schreiber from Red Sox The Kansas City Royals acquired right-handed reliever John Schreiber from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor league righty David Sandl...

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Royals bolster their bullpen in trade for Schreiber SURPRISE, Ariz. – The Royals have been looking for ways to strengthen their bullpen all offseason, and they didn’t stop when the offseason e...

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • MLB.COM