SCOTT BARLOW NEWS

Notches save Thursday Barlow earned a save against the Rays on Thursday, allowing one hit and striking out two batters in a scoreless inning.

Impact Barlow faced a tough task in the outing, as he was summoned to go up against the heart of the Rays' order with KC holding a one-run ninth-inning lead. The veteran gave up a one-out single to Luke Raley but proceeded to strike out Randy Arozarena and Isaac Paredes to nail down the save. Though Barlow's 3.90 season ERA isn't anything to shout about, he's been effective in finishing off contests, recording nine saves in 10 chances.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches eighth save Barlow picked up the save in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Detroit. He allowed a hit while logging a strikeout in a scoreless inning.

Impact Barlow improved to 8-for-9 in save chances, finishing out Kansas City's shutout victory. The 30-year-old Barlow had been shaky of late, allowing three runs over his last three appearances (2.2 innings). He now sports a 4.05 ERA with a 1.28 WHIP and 37:13 K:BB over 26.2 innings this season. Barlow is still the primary closing option in Kansas City, though save chances have been rare on a last-place Royals team.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why Kansas City Royals closer Scott Barlow treasures his 50th career save in the majors Scott Barlow reached a personal milestone against the Colorado Rockies. He tied former KC closer Mike MacDougal with 50 career saves.

JUNE 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Locks down seventh save Barlow pitched a scoreless ninth to get the save Sunday over the Rockies, allowing two hits and striking out the side.

Impact Barlow was able to work around two base hits by striking out the side to pick up the save. Due to the Royals' struggles, it was Barlow's first save since May 17, though it was his fifth appearance since then. The 30-year-old has been dependable overall with his closing duties, registering a 3.52 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 33:11 K:BB over 23 innings.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win over Nationals Barlow (2-3) pitched a hitless ninth while walking and striking out a batter to pick up the win over the Nationals on Sunday.

Impact Barlow sent down the Nationals on 17 pitches with the game tied up a two apiece in the ninth and wound up with his second win after the Royals walked it off. The 30-year-old has allowed a run just once over his last 13 outings but has just two saves and both his wins this month. Barlow has now pitched on consecutive days and likely should have the day off Monday against the Cardinals. He now owns a 3.86 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 29:11 K:BB over 21 innings.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Handed third loss Barlow (1-3) took the extra-inning loss Monday versus the Tigers, allowing three runs (two earned) on two hits and two walks with three strikeouts over 1.2 innings.

Impact Barlow's 10.2-inning scoreless streak came to an end. He kept the game tied in the ninth inning but couldn't contain the Tigers' rally in the 10th, which culminated in a three-run double from Javier Baez. Barlow has a 4.26 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 27:10 K:BB through 19 innings this season, and he's generally pitched well of late, though save chances remain sparse while pitching for the 14-35 Royals. He's converted six of his seven save opportunities.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down sixth save Barlow picked up the save Wednesday with a perfect inning, including one strikeout against the Padres.

Impact Barlow made quick work of the Padres in the ninth, as he needed just seven pitches to retire the side. The closer has worked 10 straight outings, and 10.2 innings, since he last allowed a run on April 19. All seven earned runs Barlow has allowed came in an eight-day span in April. The righty has 24 strikeouts in 17.1 innings this season.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clean inning for fifth save Barlow struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Padres.

Impact Barlow's pitched 9.2 consecutive scoreless innings, and he hasn't allowed a baserunner in his last three outings. Saves remain hard to come by -- he hadn't converted one since April 29, though the Royals hadn't produced a save opportunity in that span. The right-hander's recent work should keep him in place as the primary closer. He's bounced back from a rough start to the year to get his ERA down to 3.86 with a 1.22 WHIP, 23:8 K:BB and five saves in 16 appearances (16.1 innings) this season.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up win Thursday Barlow (1-2) pitched a perfect inning and earned the win Thursday over the White Sox.

Impact Barlow kept the game tied at 3-3 in the top of the ninth inning, and Freddy Fermin delivered a walkoff single for the Royals a half-inning later. After some shaky work in mid-April, Barlow has string together 7.2 scoreless innings over his last seven appearances. He has a 12:2 K:BB in that span, and the strong pitching has trimmed his ERA to 4.40 through 14.1 innings overall. He's 4-for-5 in save chances with a 20:8 K:BB this season.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fourth save Barlow gave up two hits and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his fourth save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Twins.

Impact He was dialed in, firing 14 of his 15 pitches for strikes, and after giving up a couple one-out singles he retired Byron Buxton and Trevor Larnach to secure Kansas City's seventh win of the year. A couple implosions have tainted Barlow's ratios, but he remains the preferred option in the ninth inning over Aroldis Chapman despite his 6.10 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 13:7 K:BB through 10.1 innings.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures save No. 3 Barlow picked up a five out save Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, allowing a double and a walk while striking out two in a scoreless outing.

Impact Barlow was called upon to relieve Aroldis Chapman with the tying run in scoring position and one out in the eighth. He went on to strike out Alek Thomas and Gabriel Moreno to escape the jam. He made things interesting again in the ninth after surrendering a leadoff double and a two-out walk but got out of it unscathed after Christian Walker grounded out to end the game. Barlow has now picked up back-to-back save chances and seems to be settling in after a pair of rough outings during the first month of the year. The 30-year-old now sits at a 6.75 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and a 12:7 K:BB over 9.1 innings.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barlow strands 2 in 9th, Royals beat D-backs 5-4 for 6th win

Scott Barlow got Christian Walker to hit into a game-ending groundout with runners on second and third, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 for just their...

APRIL 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches second save Barlow earned the save against the Angels on Saturday, striking out two batters in a perfect inning.

Impact Aroldis Chapman has been unscored upon this season, leading many to assume that he would take over as KC's closer, but the left-hander was used in the seventh inning of a tie game Saturday. Meanwhile, after the Royals scored five runs in the top of the ninth inning to take the lead, Barlow was called upon to close things out, and he did so with a pair of punchouts while retiring the side in order on 12 pitches. Barlow has been very shaky this season while Chapman has been outstanding, but the former appears to still have traction as the Royals' closer given the relivers' usage Saturday.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shaky stretch continues Barlow (0-2) took the loss Sunday versus Atlanta, allowing a run on two hits and striking out two over one inning.

Impact Barlow has found a bit of a rough patch over the last week, taking two losses and a blown save over his last three outings. Sunday's appearance wasn't in a save situation, but the right-hander gave up the tiebreaking RBI single to Vaughn Grissom in the ninth inning. Barlow has surrendered five runs (four earned) with a pedestrian 6:4 K:BB across 5.2 innings this season. He's also just 1-for-2 in save chances, though the Royals haven't given him many opportunities to function in a closer role.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save at Texas Barlow (0-1) was charged with the loss and a blown save Tuesday against the Rangers after he allowed four runs (three earned) on two hits and one walk over two-thirds of an inning....

Impact The right-hander entered for the 10th inning with Kansas City leading 5-4 and retired the first two batters he faced, but a single and a walk set up Jonah Heim for a walkoff three-run homer. It's the first time Barlow has been scored on this season, but the outing will balloon his ERA for at least the next couple weeks. Barlow and Aroldis Chapman each have one save for the Royals this season as wins have been few and far between over the first couple weeks.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heim HR in 10th gives Rangers win over KC after deGrom 9 Ks

Jonah Heim hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers beat Kansas City 8-5

APRIL 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches first win Barlow earned a save over the Giants on Friday. He allowed a hit and a walk while striking out two batters over a scoreless inning.

Impact In this third appearance of the season, Barlow finally got a save opportunity. He gave up a leadoff triple to Joc Pederson and issued a two-out walk but slammed the door by striking out Blake Sabol. Barlow has tossed three shutout frames to begin the year.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Looking ready for season Barlow has allowed one earned run on six hits and a walk while striking out eight over eight innings this spring.

Impact Barlow is doing well in Cactus League play, and he should be at the head of a closer committee once the regular season starts. He matched his career high in innings pitched with 74.1 last season while posting a 2.18 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 24 saves, six holds and a 7-4 record. Barlow has been known to work more than just the ninth inning, and the presence of lefty Aroldis Chapman on the roster could make this a matchup-based approach. In any case, if Barlow continues to pitch well, he'll be considered for the most important moments in games.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could use two-seamer this season Barlow is working on a two-seam fastball to add to his pitch mix, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Barlow enters the year as the Royals' expected closer, though the offseason addition of Aroldis Chapman could create a committee. Rogers reports Barlow's two-seamer has been applauded by Royals hitters during camp, so the 30-year-old righty will likely continue to develop it as a fourth pitch to go with his four-seamer, slider and curveball. Barlow went 24-for-28 in saves with a 2.18 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 77:22 K:BB across 74.1 innings in 2022.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

33 players left in arbitration as 170 reach agreements

A total of 170 major league players agreed to contracts in the hours before Friday night’s arbitration deadline to exchange proposed salaries with teams, and just one reached a mul...

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avoids arbitration with Kansas City Barlow agreed to a one-year, $5.3 million contract with the Royals on Friday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Barlow has worked as Kansas City's closer for the past season and a half, and he was effective in 2022 with a 2.18 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 77:22 K:BB over 74.1 innings. He went 24-for-28 in save chances and should enter 2023 with a firm grip on the closer role, though it's possible new manager Matt Quatraro opts for a more committee-oriented approach.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Barlow, Bobby Witt Jr. Named Finalists for All-MLB Team Two of Kansas City’s best players have a chance to be recognized nationally for their efforts.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Royals begin manager search as Picollo charts new course

New Kansas City Royals president of baseball operations J

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up seventh win Barlow (7-4) earned the win Monday over the Guardians. He struck out one in a perfect inning.

Impact Barlow kept the game tied at 2-2 in the ninth inning, and the Royals took the lead on a Drew Waters home run in the 10th. Over his last 12.1 innings, Barlow hasn't been charged with a run, yielding just four hits and six walks while striking out 15. The Royals' closer lowered his ERA to 2.18 and WHIP to 1.00, and he's added a 77:22 K:BB with 24 saves and six holds in 74.1 innings this year.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Castro, Báez homer, Tigers sweep Royals 10-3, escape cellar

Willi Castro and Javy Báez homered to lead Detroit over the Kansas City Royals 10-3 for a three-game sweep that moved the Tigers out of last place in the AL Central

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS