JOSH STAUMONT NEWS

Notches four-out save Staumont recorded his third save of the season Wednesday against the Pirates. He tossed 1.1 scoreless innings while fanning two.

Impact Staumont tossed 12 of his 18 pitches for strikes and pitched more than one inning for the fourth time this season, though this was the first time he did so while notching a save. The right-hander has allowed just one earned run in 13.1 innings across 11 appearances and has gone 3-for-3 in save opportunities so far, so he appears to be making a strong case to hold down the closer's role on a full-time basis.

APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Soler's three hits, three RBIs lead Royals over Pirates 9-6

Jorge Soler had two doubles among his three hits and drove in three runs to lead Kansas City over the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-6 and improve the Royals’ record to a major league-best 1...

APRIL 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Notches second save Staumont picked up the save after walking one and striking out one in a scoreless inning Monday against the Tigers.

Impact Staumont retired the first two batters without issue before walking Miguel Cabrera, but he managed to seal the deal by inducing a flyball for the final out of the contest. Kansas City currently has a number of options out of the bullpen to deploy in the closer's role, though Staumont appears to be gaining some favor with his skipper after having his number called in two straight save chances.

APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Full of surprises: Royals own best AL record, sweep Tigers

Jarrod Dyson doubled and scored the go-ahead run in the fifth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 to complete a four-game sweep on the road for the first...

APRIL 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Picks up first save Staumont did not allow a baserunner and struck out two to earn the save Saturday against Detroit.

Impact Staumont entered the game with a one-run lead and pitched effectively to pick up his first save of the campaign. His usage only adds to the confusion of the Royals' bullpen situation, as six different relievers have now recorded at least one save for the club this season. However, both Wade Davis and Scott Barlow have scuffled a bit of late -- Barlow did throw a clean eighth inning in this contest to earn a hold -- which could give Staumont an opportunity to become a more prominent portion of the closer committee in Kansas City.

APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Singer sharp, and unearned run lifts Royals over Tigers 2-1

Brady Singer pitched seven impressive innings, and the Kansas City Royals took advantage of some defensive sloppiness by Detroit in a 2-1 victory over the Tigers

APRIL 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Lowe, Meadows HRs highlight Rays' 14-7 rout of Royals

Brandon Lowe, Austin Meadows and Mike Zunino homered and the Tampa Bay Rays pounded out 17 hits in a 14-7 rout of the Kansas City Royals

APRIL 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Notes: Staumont easing back; injury updates Relief pitcher Josh Staumont told reporters that the one-day injured list stint he had last week was because of side effects he experienced...

APRIL 20, 2021 • MLB.COM

Earns second hold Staumont pitched a perfect eighth inning to earn a hold in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Staumont needed only 10 pitches to get through this outing. He's yet to allow a run in 7.2 innings this season. The right-hander has given up only two hits and a walk with four strikeouts and two holds in six outings.

APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Perez's 2-run shot gives Royals 2-0 win over Blue Jays

Salvador Perez hit a two-run homer off Toronto reliever T

APRIL 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Logs hold Staumont pitched two scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out one to earn a hold in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Angels.

Impact Staumont entered the game with a one-run lead to protect. The Royals added four runs while Staumont was in the game, giving the right-hander a larger cushion, not that he needed it. He's allowed just one hit and one walk with four strikeouts in 5.2 innings this season, and he's yet to allow a run. He should be good to go after spending Tuesday on the COVID-19-related injured list.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pérez delivers with bat to finish big series, KC tops Angels

Salvador Pérez homered and doubled to cap off an impressive series, leading Brad Keller and the Kansas City Royals over the Los Angeles Angels 6-1

APRIL 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Back from COVID-19 IL The Royals reinstated Staumont from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday.

Impact Staumont was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday without a defined injury, but the Royals' ability to activate him a day later implies that he was sidelined due to COVID-19-related reasons. The hard-throwing right-hander has apparently cleared all health and safety protocols, so he should be be available out of the bullpen for Wednesday's game against the Angels.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keller scheduled to start for Kansas City against Los Angeles

The Kansas City Royals host the Los Angeles Angels

APRIL 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Royals C Perez ends game with pickoff, KC beats Angels 3-2

Royals catcher Salvador Perez picked David Fletcher off third with the bases loaded for the final out in the ninth inning, helping the Kansas City Royals beat Shohei Ohtani and the...

APRIL 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Lands on injured list Staumont was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with an unspecified injury.

Impact The 27-year-old last pitched Sunday with a scoreless frame against the White Sox, but it's unclear if he suffered the injury during that contest. Staumont will be eligible to be activated April 23, though he doesn't have an official return timeline.

APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect inning Saturday Staumont pitched a perfect ninth inning in Saturday's 11-4 win over the Rangers.

Impact It was a non-save situation, but Staumont still pitched well. He needed just nine pitches to retire the side and end the game. The 27-year-old right-hander posted a 2.45 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, eight holds and a 0.7 groundball-to-flyball ratio in 25.2 innings last year. Staumont is expected to see high-leverage work in 2021, including some save opportunities. Greg Holland, Wade Davis and Scott Barlow are also in the mix to close in a crowded Royals bullpen.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Had COVID early in camp Staumont revealed Monday that he contracted COVID-19 right before the start of camp, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact He lost weight and dealt with a high fever, which is why he is a little behind the rest of Kansas City's relievers in terms of getting spring work in. Staumont made his spring debut Sunday, striking out one while allowing zero baserunners in one inning against the Dodgers. He should work in the late innings and will compete with Greg Holland and Scott Barlow for save opportunities.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets in sim work Staumont threw one inning in a simulated game Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Staumont was delayed arriving to camp for undisclosed reasons and has been ramping up his workload slowly since joining the team. He had thrown bullpens and live batting practice prior to Thursday's simulated game, and the next step will be Cactus League action.

MARCH 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Staumont close; Salvy patient at plate PHOENIX -- Royals reliever Josh Staumont threw one inning in a simulated game on the backfields of the Royals’ Spring Training complex on Th...

MARCH 12, 2021 • MLB.COM

Notes: Keller on changeup; Staumont arrives Royals manager Mike Matheny didn’t hide how much the Royals are going to need ace Brad Keller in 2021 -- not just for his performance, but a...

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • MLB.COM

Behind Josh Staumont's baseball boom: Oranges, Nolan Ryan and Chuck E. Cheese No one hit 101 mph more often than Royals reliever Josh Staumont, whose improbable path began while firing oranges in his backyard.

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Royals rally behind stout bullpen to beat Cardinals, 4-1

Maikel Franco hit the go-ahead single with two outs in the sixth inning, the Kansas City bullpen shut down the St. Louis Cardinals from the fourth inning on, and the Royals rallied...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • Associated Press

Mariners beat Astros 6-1, help Athletics claim AL West title

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • Associated Press

Picks up eighth hold Staumont gave up two hits with zero strikeouts but did not allow a run in one inning Saturday against the Pirates en route to his eighth hold of the season.

Impact Staumont has been a valuable setup man for the Royals, boasting a 1.80 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 20 innings, although his 14 walks and 1.40 WHIP still linger as negative aspects of his fantasy profile. Greg Holland has emerged as the team's top closing option.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE