Sam Long - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Heads to Japan Long signed with NPB's Chiba Lotte on Sunday.

Impact Long is a 30-year-old right-handed reliever who has played with three teams over five big-league seasons. He was solid in his first year in Kansas City in 2024, posting a 3.16 ERA and 1.20 WHIP along with a 44:17 K:BB over 42.2 innings, but Long struggled to a 5.36 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 33:22 across 40.1 frames last season. He wasn't likely to get more than a minor-league deal in MLB free agency and has instead opted to try to put things back together overseas.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Opts for free agency Long elected to become a free agent Friday.

Impact The Royals booted Long off their 40-man roster and he has decided to test out free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. Long pitched well for Kansas City in 2024 but struggled in 2025, posting a 5.36 ERA and 33:22 K:BB over 40.1 innings.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Yastrzemski homers twice as Royals rout A's to finish season with a winning record

Mike Yastrzemski hit two solo home runs, Cole Ragans struck out eight in 4-1/3 innings and the Kansas City Royals finished 2025 with an 82-80 record by picking up a 9-2 victory ove...

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Massey, Isbel get run-scoring hits in 9th as Royals rally to beat White Sox 5-4

Michael Massey hit a tying two-run single in the ninth inning and Kyle Isbel had a go-ahead run-scoring single as the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 5-4 win over the Chicago Whit...

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Kyle Higashioka has a 3-run double in the 9th to help the Rangers beat the Royals 6-3

Kyle Higashioka had a three-run double in the ninth inning after a two-out error by Vinnie Pasquantino, and the Texas Rangers rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on Wednesda...

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Nine pitchers, one shutout: How the Royals made history against the Braves with a 1-0 victory

The Kansas City Royals have made history by using nine relievers to achieve a 1-0 shutout against the Atlanta Braves

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Perez's single in 10th lifts Royals over Braves 1-0. KC ties record by using 9 pitchers in shutout

Salvador Perez drove in MJ Melendez with a single in the 10th inning, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 1-0 win over the Atlanta Braves

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Activated from 15-day injured list The Royals activated Long (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Friday.

Impact Long has been sidelined since mid-April with left elbow inflammation but has been cleared to return after making 12 rehab appearances. The southpaw held a 12.86 ERA before going on the IL and a 9.90 ERA on his rehab assignment, so Long will likely be used in low-leverage spots initially.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Padres take on the Royals after Bogaerts' 4-hit game

The San Diego Padres take on the Kansas City Royals after Xander Bogaerts' four-hit game on Thursday

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Royals bring 3-game road win streak into game against the Rangers

The Kansas City Royals hit the road against the Texas Rangers looking to extend a three-game road winning streak

JUNE 19 • Associated Press

Nearing return Long (elbow) is expected to be activated this week against Texas or San Diego, MLB.com reports.

Impact Long was placed on the injured list April 13 with left elbow inflammation and has been rehabbing in the minor leagues since May 20. After opening his rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League, the left-hander was transferred to Triple-A Omaha, where he's struggled to an 11.25 ERA and 2.50 WHIP across eight innings. He also posted a rough 12.86 ERA and 2.43 WHIP in his first seven outings with Kansas City. With Long's rehab window nearly expired -- and no minor-league options remaining -- the 29-year-old's future with the club is at a crossroads.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Royals bring 1-0 series advantage over Rangers into game 2

The Kansas City Royals lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Texas Rangers

JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Rangers look to keep home win streak going, host the Royals

The Texas Rangers host the Kansas City Royals aiming to continue a four-game home winning streak

JUNE 17 • Associated Press

Royals host Athletics, look to stop home losing streak

The Kansas City Royals are looking to end their six-game home losing streak with a victory against the Athletics

JUNE 15 • Associated Press

Royals bring home losing streak into matchup with the Athletics

The Kansas City Royals aim to stop their five-game home slide with a victory against the Athletics

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Rooker leads Athletics against the Royals following 4-hit game

The Athletics take on the Kansas City Royals after Brent Rooker had four hits on Wednesday in a 6-5 loss to the Angels

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Yankees try to extend road win streak in matchup against the Royals

The New York Yankees hit the road against the Kansas City Royals trying to continue a three-game road winning streak

JUNE 12 • Associated Press

New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals play in game 2 of series

The New York Yankees face the Kansas City Royals with a 1-0 series lead

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Caglianone leads Royals against the Yankees after 4-hit game

The Kansas City Royals take on the New York Yankees after Jac Caglianone had four hits against the White Sox on Sunday

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

White Sox host the Royals on 3-game home win streak

The Chicago White Sox host the Kansas City Royals looking to continue a three-game home winning streak

JUNE 8 • Associated Press

Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals meet in game 2 of series

The Kansas City Royals meet the St. Louis Cardinals with a 1-0 series lead

JUNE 4 • Associated Press

Cardinals play the Royals in first of 3-game series

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Kansas City Royals to open a three-game series

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Royals and Tigers meet in series rubber match

Both the Kansas City Royals and the Detroit Tigers are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

JUNE 1 • Associated Press

Tigers bring road win streak into matchup with the Royals

The Detroit Tigers visit the Kansas City Royals trying to continue a three-game road winning streak

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Tigers try to keep win streak going against the Royals

The Detroit Tigers will attempt to keep a four-game win streak intact when they play the Kansas City Royals

MAY 30 • Associated Press

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