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Lucas Erceg's Season Calls for Concern in the Back End of the Royals Bullpen After a series win over the Seattle Mariners, the Royals welcomed the New York Yankees for a Memorial Day game to kick off a three-game seri...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Blows save against Yankees Erceg (3-2) suffered a blown save and took the loss Monday against the Yankees, allowing two runs on four hits and no walks with zero strikeouts in one inning.

Impact Erceg entered in the top of the ninth to protect a 3-2 lead. He got Cody Bellinger to ground out to lead off the inning but then allowed four straight hits to suffer his fourth blown save of the season. The right-hander has now had back-to-back miserable outings after allowing three runs on four hits Sunday against the Mariners. With the two bad outings, Erceg's ERA has ballooned from 3.26 to 5.06 with an 18:13 K:BB across 21.1 innings in 2026.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Volpe's two-run single in the ninth lifts the Yankees to a 4-3 win over the Royals

Anthony Volpe answered Bobby Witt Jr.'s go-ahead homer in the eighth with a two-run single in the ninth for New York, sending the Yankees to a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Roya...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rebounds for 11th save Erceg walked one and struck out none in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Erceg was charged with a blown save Friday, allowing an unearned run on two hits in the 10th inning against the Cardinals. He did better Sunday, throwing 14 of 22 pitches for strikes to pick up his first save since May 5. The right-hander is up to 11-for-14 in save conversions this year while adding one hold. He's pitched to a 3.26 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 17:13 K:BB through 19.1 innings. While far from dominant work, Erceg has done a decent job of holding down the closing job while Carlos Estevez (foot/shoulder) has been out of action.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Salvador Perez homers and drives in both runs to help the Royals beat the Cardinals 2-0

Salvador Perez homered and drove in two runs, Stephen Kolek allowed four hits in 6 1/3 innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Sunday to snap a six-g...

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Blown save Friday Erceg allowed an unearned run on two hits in an inning of work Friday against the Cardinals, striking out two. He was charged with a blown save.

Impact Erceg entered the game in the 10th inning with the Royals holding a one-run lead, but he allowed an RBI single to Alec Burleson that scored Thomas Saggese. This was Erceg's third blown save of the season, but perhaps more worrying is the fact that he's now allowed runs in his last two outings. Erceg has gone 10-for-13 in save chances this season while posting a 3.44 ERA and a 17:12 K:BB across 19 outings (18.1 innings).

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Pozo's hit in 11th lifts Cardinals over Royals, setting off celebration among shirtless fans

Yohel Pozo ended the game with his first hit in seven pinch-hit at-bats this season, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat I-70 rival Kansas City 5-4 in 11 innings to set off a celebrat...

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Allows run in non-save situation Erceg allowed one run on two hits and no walks with a strikeout over one inning in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Erceg, who had not pitched over the previous five days, entered with the Royals trailing in the eighth inning and surrendered an RBI single to Derek Hill to widen the deficit. Thursday's outing snapped a streak of eight consecutive scoreless innings for Erceg, who had also recorded five saves during that stretch. The right-hander owns a 3.63 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 15:12 K:BB with 10 saves across 17.1 innings and figures to continue operating as Kansas City's closer with Carlos Estevez (foot/shoulder) not close to returning from the injured list.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Isbel gets first walk-off hit, makes pair of great catches to lift Royals over Tigers 4-3

Kyle Isbel hit a walk-off single in the ninth after his run-scoring hit fueled a two-run, eighth-inning rally and also made two excellent catches that likely saved a run, helping t...

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Collects 10th save Tuesday Erceg picked up the save in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Guardians, issuing one walk with one strikeout in a scoreless and hitless ninth inning.

Impact Erceg matched David Bednar with his AL-best 10th save, and Erceg has now gone seven consecutive outings without allowing a run. He's also surrendered just one hit during that span. Even with Carlos Estevez (foot) cleared for rehab games and nearing a return, Erceg has a firm grasp of closer duties in Kansas City. He owns a 3.52 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 14:11 K:BB across 15.1 innings.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Massey's go-ahead 2-run homer lifts Royals past Guardians 5-3 for their fifth straight win

Michael Massey hit a two-run homer and Isaac Collins also went deep as the Kansas City Royals ran their win streak to five with a 5-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians

MAY 6 • Associated Press

Secures ninth save Erceg earned the save in Saturday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Mariners, striking out two in a perfect 10th inning.

Impact Erceg was called upon for a one-out save after the Royals took the lead in the top of the 10th inning and slammed the door on 17 pitches. It marked back-to-back clean appearances for the 31-year-old, who has now gone six straight outings without allowing an earned run. On the year, he's 9-for-11 in save chances with a 3.77 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 13:10 K:BB across 14.1 innings.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Massey scores in 10th on Garcia's sacrifice fly, Royals beat Mariners 3-2

Michael Massey scored on Maikel Garcia's sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals overcame a dominant 14-strikeout performance from Seattle starter Emerson Hanc...

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Converts eighth save Erceg struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 7-6 win over the Mariners.

Impact Erceg has settled back in after back-to-back blown saves in mid-April. He's allowed just one unearned run over his last five innings, picking up three saves and two wins over five appearances in that span. For the season, the right-hander has a 4.05 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 11:10 K:BB with eight saves and a hold over 13.1 innings. Erceg continues to fill in as the Royals' primary closer while Carlos Estevez (foot) works his way back to full health.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lane Thomas hits go-ahead RBI single and Royals beat Mariners 7-6

Lane Thomas hit the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth, Vinnie Pasquantino homered in his return to the starting lineup, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Seattle Mariners 7-6

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Bobby Witt Jr. hits 3-run homer in 10th to lift Royals over Athletics 4-1 for 4th straight win

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning, Salvador Perez had a solo shot and the Kansas City Royals beat the Athletics 4-1 for their fourth straight victory

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Notches extra-inning save Erceg picked up a save against the Athletics on Tuesday, allowing one hit, issuing one walk and striking out one batter over one scoreless inning.

Impact The game was tied 1-1 after nine frames, but Kansas City was able to score three runs in the top of the 10th to give Erceg the ball with a decent cushion. The right-hander didn't exactly cruise -- he retired the first two batters he faced before issuing a walk and giving up an infield single to load the bases and bring the winning run to the plate for the A's. However, Erceg was able to get Darrell Hernaiz to line out to second base to end the contest. Erceg has gone 7-for-9 in save opportunities this season despite an unexciting 4.38 ERA and 10:10 K:BB through 12.1 frames, giving Kansas City a mostly reliable closer in the wake of Carlos Estevez landing on the IL due to a foot injury after just one appearance. Estevez is reportedly nearing a rehab assignment and could be back in early May, but it remains to be seen if he'll retake the closer role upon his return.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Lane Thomas' 10th-inning homer leads Royals over Angels 11-9

With runners on second and third, Lane Thomas delivered a three-run homer in the 10th inning to lift the Kansas City Royals over the Los Angeles Angels 11-9 and sweep the series

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Picks up sixth save Friday Erceg earned the save in Friday's 6-3 win over the Angels, surrendering one walk with two strikeouts in a hitless and scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Erceg has had a couple rough outings this month, blowing a pair of saves while allowing multiple runs two times in nine appearances, but he's now had back-to-back clean games and is tied for fifth in the majors with his six saves. Erceg has a 5.23 ERA and 7:8 K:BB across 10.1 innings.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Seven Teams, Seven Slow Starts. What's Behind MLB's Most Surprising Struggles?

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APRIL 23 • FOX SPORTS

Seven Teams, Seven Slow Starts. What's Behind MLB's Most Surprising Struggles?

Royals snap 8-game losing streak as Garcia scores on wild pitch for 6-5 win over Orioles

Maikel Garcia scored the game-ending run on Ryan Helsley’s second wild pitch as the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Blows another save Monday Erceg blew the save in Monday's 7-5 loss against the Orioles. He allowed one run on a hit and three walks with no strikeouts over one inning.

Impact Erceg entered the ninth inning with a one-run lead but was unable to secure the save, struggling with control and allowing an RBI single to Samuel Basallo that sent the game to extra innings. It marked the right-hander's second blown save in as many appearances after converting each of his first five opportunities this season. Now sporting a 6.48 ERA and 1.80 WHIP across 8.1 innings, Erceg will look to get back on track while incumbent closer Carlos Estevez (foot) remains on the injured list.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save Thursday Erceg (0-1) blew the save and took the loss Thursday against the Tigers. He allowed three runs on three hits and a walk while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Erceg entered the ninth inning with a two-run lead but failed to secure the victory, as a two-out double from Riley Greene tied the game at 9 before Colt Keith delivered a walk-off single. Erceg had converted each of his first five save opportunities prior to Thursday, but the outing raised his numbers from a 2.70 ERA and 1.05 WHIP to a 6.14 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across 7.1 innings (eight appearances). The 30-year-old stepped into the closer role after Carlos Estevez (foot) was placed on the injured list following his season debut, and with Estevez expected to begin a rehab assignment soon, Erceg's hold on ninth-inning duties will be worth monitoring.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers extend win streak to 6 by rallying in 9th for rain-delayed 10-9 victory over Royals

Riley Greene doubled home two runs to tie the score with two outs in the ninth inning, and Colt Keith followed with the winning single as the streaking Detroit Tigers rallied past...

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Royals beat White Sox 2-0 as Chicago's scoreless streak reaches 20 innings

Michael Wacha struck out seven while pitching four-hit ball through eight innings, Maikel Garcia homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the White Sox 2-0 on Saturday as Chicago’s...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

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