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Nabs win in return to big club Cuas (2-0) retired the only batter he faced to earn the win in Monday's 12-5 victory over the White Sox.

Impact Cuas got Hanser Alberto to fly out to end the sixth inning. The Royals then rallied for eight runs in their half of the frame, putting Cuas in line for his second win of the campaign. The right-hander hasn't seen a lot of high-leverage looks, though this was one of them as he worked in a tie game. He has a mediocre 5.52 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB through 14.2 innings this season. He could be the player optioned out when Daniel Lynch (shoulder) is activated from the injured list, as the Royals have only four starters on the active roster currently.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to big leagues The Royals recalled Cuas from Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

Impact Cuas was optioned to Triple-A less than a week ago, but he'll be eligible to rejoin the Royals after the team placed Ryan Yarbrough (head) on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. While he's up with Kansas City, Cuas will likely operate as a low-leverage relief arm.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Cuas was optioned Wednesday to Triple-A Omaha.

Impact Austin Cox will join the Royals' bullpen in a corresponding 26-man roster move. Cuas, 28, allowed two earned runs over 1.1 innings of relief in Tuesday's loss to the Orioles, raising his season ERA to 5.65 over 14.1 total frames.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snags first win Cuas (1-0) allowed two runs on two hits and struck out two over one inning but earned the win Saturday over the Angels.

Impact Cuas surrendered a two-run home run to Matt Thaiss in the eighth inning that put the Royals behind 8-6. They rallied for five runs in the ninth, and that allowed Cuas to back into the win. The right-hander has been far from steady so far -- he's been scored on in six of his nine outings while yielding three home runs in 9.1 innings. He has a 6.75 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 14:3 K:BB. With Scott Barlow and Aroldis Chapman seeing the bulk of the high-leverage work, Cuas is likely to remain a middle reliever.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Opening Day roster Cuas made the Royals' Opening Day roster.

Impact Cuas had a rough spring, allowing five earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out eight over 6.1 innings. He closed last season with Triple-A Omaha, and he'll likely bounce between levels again 2023. While with the Royals, Cuas can be expected to serve in a low-leverage role out of the bullpen.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Omaha Cuas was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

Impact Cuas picked up the win in his last appearance and has posted a 2.57 ERA in September, but his 1.86 WHIP this month suggests he got a bit lucky, and the Royals decided to remove him from the roster to open up a spot for fellow reliever Taylor Clarke.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Snags win Sunday Cuas (4-2) earned the win Sunday over the Mariners. He allowed two runs on two hits and three walks in 1.1 innings.

Impact Cuas was tasked with finishing off the fifth inning, and he also gave up a pair of runs in the top of the sixth. The Royals' offense then exploded for 11 runs in the bottom of the sixth to put the right-hander in line for the win. Prior to Sunday, Cuas had logged eight scoreless innings over his last 12 appearances. He now has a 3.58 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 34:24 K:BB while adding a save and 11 holds through 37.2 innings this year.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charged with second loss Cuas (2-2) allowed a run on two hits and a walk in one-third of an inning, taking the loss Sunday versus the Rays.

Impact Zack Greinke left Sunday's game after four innings due to forearm cramping. Cuas was the first reliever to get the ball, but he struggled and allowed an RBI single to Harold Ramirez that gave the Rays a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Since rejoining the major-league roster Aug. 9, Cuas has struggled a bit, surrendering four runs on six hits and three walks across 4.1 innings through six appearances. He now has a 4.00 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 22:17 K:BB while adding a save and nine holds through 27 innings this year.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 18, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Notches first save Cuas earned the save in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox by not allowing a baserunner and recording a strikeout over two-thirds of an inning. He also pitched...

Impact Closer Scott Barlow entered during the eighth inning of the matinee to get out of a jam with two runners on and one out, and Cuas was called upon for the save after Dylan Coleman gave up a run while recording only one out. Cuas was promoted from Triple-A Omaha ahead of Tuesday's twin bill and has a 3.33 ERA and eight holds in 29 outings this year, and he shouldn't be expected to be a factor for saves going forward.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Tuesday Cuas was called up from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact Cuas will return to the big leagues after being sent down Aug. 2. The right-hander has produced a 3.18 ERA and 1.54 WHIP with 19 strikeouts over 22.2 innings in 27 appearances with the Royals this year. He'll replace Taylor Clarke (oblique) in the bullpen after Clarke was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jettisoned to Triple-A Cuas was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact The Royals needed to open up a roster spot for Luke Weaver, and Cuas will be the pitcher who heads to the minors in the corresponding move. He has posted a 3.18 ERA over 22.2 big-league innings this season, so chances are he will rejoin the big club at some point before the campaign comes to a close.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 5, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kansas City Royals' Jose Cuas gets his first win in the majors Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Jose Cuas got his first win in the majors in his team's 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Pa...

JUNE 16, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Converted pitcher Cuas makes it from FedEx to MLB CLEVELAND -- When Jose Cuas heard the bullpen phone ring Tuesday night in the visiting bullpen at Progressive Field, his heart raced. When...

JUNE 1, 2022 • MLB.COM