SCOTT BARLOW NEWS

Picks up save, walks two Barlow picked up the save Tuesday against Oakland after tossing a scoreless inning, walking two.

Impact Barlow had a few command-related issues and aside from issuing multiple walks for the first time since July 8, he only tossed 10 of his 23 pitches for strikes. He found a way to get the job done, however, and he's now closed the door in each of his last five save chances. He has gone 13-for-19 in save opportunities this season but still owns a career-best 2.34 ERA through 66 appearances (69.1) innings.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Perez hits 43rd homer as Royals rally past Athletics, 10-7

Salvador Perez hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the sixth inning, the Kansas City bullpen bailed out starter Jackson Kowar and the Royals rallied from an early six-run hole to bea...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Reliever roundup: Emannuel Clase makes Top 10 closer case, Scott Barlow emerges in Kansas City and more Greg Jewett sets the MLB bullpen stage for the 2021 stretch run, pointing out the saves hot spots that fantasy managers should exploit.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Secures save No. 12 Barlow allowed one hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning to record his 12th save of the year in a 5-3 win over the Twins on Sunday.

Impact Barlow worked around a base hit by Max Kepler while striking out two batters to pick up the save. The 28-year-old has converted each of his last four save chances and 12-of-18 overall on the year. Barlow has let up just one run over his last 11 appearances and now owns a 2.37 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 84:24 K:BB over 68.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Isbel has go-ahead single in 8th, Royals beat Twins 5-3

Kyle Isbel drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Hernández sharp as Royals blank Orioles 6-0

Carlos Hernández pitched six impressive innings, and Nicky Lopez and Hunter Dozier homered as the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-0

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Nails down 11th save Barlow gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Monday to record his 11th save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Orioles.

Impact He's emerged as the top option in the Royals' bullpen. In 22.2 innings since the All-Star break, Barlow has a 1.59 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 19:4 K:BB with seven saves, three wins and three holds, and no other right-hander has picked up a save for Kansas City since Greg Holland (shoulder) on July 23.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Benintendi's hit, catch lead Royals over Orioles 3-2

Andrew Benintendi hit a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, then reached above the left field wall to take away a potential tying home run in the ninth, sending the Kansas City R...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Secures 10th save Saturday Barlow picked up the save Saturday against the Mariners after allowing one run on two hits while fanning one across one inning.

Impact Barlow recorded his 10th save of the season but it wasn't an easy outing despite tossing 14 of his 18 pitches for strikes, as he gave up a two-out RBI double before closing things out on a groundout from Kyle Seager. Barlow hasn't been the most consistent reliever when it comes to nailing down save chances, though, going 10-for-16 on the season. That said, he still owns a career-best 2.57 ERA across 60 appearances this year.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Salvador Perez homers again as Royals topple Mariners 4-2

Salvador Perez homered for the fourth straight game, lining a two-run shot off the top of the fence for his 37th of the season to lead the Kansas City Royals over the Seattle Marin...

AUGUST 28, 2021

Notches ninth save Barlow saved Thursday's 6-4 win against the Mariners, throwing a 1-2-3 ninth inning.

Impact One day after blowing the save against Houston, manager Mike Matheny turned to Barlow who made quick work of the top of Seattle's order on just eight pitches. The 28-year-old-righty has endured a tumultuous August that's presented more positives than negatives, featuring two wins, three saves and a hold in addition to three blown saves. Barlow is the favorite to pitch the ninth until he falters or Greg Holland returns.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save against Astros Barlow was tagged with a blown save Wednesday versus Houston, pitching 1.1 innings and allowing no runs on two hits and one walk while striking out two.

Impact While the right-hander wasn't charged with any runs in the contest, he gave up a two-out, game-tying single in the eighth inning after being called upon to try to preserve a one-run lead. Barlow recovered to hold Houston scoreless in the ninth, but Kansas City lost the game in the 10th frame. Barlow should remain the most likely pitcher to pick up save opportunities for the Royals, as he has allowed only one earned run over his past nine appearances.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bregman scores winning run in 10th as Astros down KC 6-5

Alex Bregman had two hits and an RBI in his first action in more than two months, and he scored the winning run in the 10th inning on a groundout by Jake Meyers to lift the Houston...

AUGUST 25, 2021

Nails down eighth save Barlow tossed a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his eighth save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Cubs. He didn't walk or strike out a batter.

Impact The right-hander needed only eight pitches (six strikes) to breeze through the top of the Cubs' order. Barlow has converted two straight save chances after blowing his prior two opportunities, and he remains the top closing option in the Royals' bullpen with a 2.55 ERA and 74:22 K:BB through 60 innings.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bubic takes no-hitter into 7th, Royals beat Cubs 4-2

Kris Bubic carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2

AUGUST 21, 2021

Perez hits 2 of Royals' 5 homers in 6-2 victory over Cubs

Salvador Perez hit two of Kansas City’s five home runs in the Royals’ 6-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday

AUGUST 20, 2021

Shaky in seventh save Barlow allowed three hits in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Houston.

Impact The right-hander gave up three singles, but he can thank Andrew Benintendi for an outfield assist to record the final out of the game. Barlow's save was his first since July 26 -- in the eight outings in between, he logged three wins, two blown saves and a hold. The 28-year-old remains very much in the mix for save chances while Greg Holland (shoulder) is out. Barlow has a 2.64 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 72:22 K:BB with seven saves and 14 holds in 58 innings.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dozier homer helps Royals to 3rd straight win over Astros

Hunter Dozier hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning, and the Kansas City Royals earned their third straight win over Houston, beating the Astros 3-2 Wednesday nig...

AUGUST 19, 2021

Lynch expected to start as Kansas City hosts Houston

The Astros will start Framber Valdez on Tuesday while the Royals are expected to counter with Daniel Lynch

AUGUST 17, 2021

Picks up win Monday Barlow (5-3) allowed a run on two hits in 1.2 innings, earning the win Monday over Houston.

Impact Barlow yielded a solo home run to Jason Castro in the ninth inning, but he was able to limit the damage there for a 7-6 Kansas City win. It was just the third homer Barlow has allowed in 57 innings this season. The right-hander has posted a strong 2.68 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 72:22 K:BB while adding six saves and 14 holds in a high-leverage role.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Perez's 8th-inning single sends Royals past Astros, 7-6

Salvador Perez drove in the go-ahead runs with a two-out single in the eighth inning, helping the struggling Kansas City Royals to a back-and-forth 7-6 victory over the AL West-lea...

AUGUST 17, 2021

Minor expected to start as Kansas City hosts St. Louis

The Royals will send Mike Minor to the mound Friday and the Cardinals will give Jack Flaherty the start

AUGUST 13, 2021

Records fourth win Barlow (4-3) earned the win Sunday versus St. Louis. He allowed two hits and struck out one without allowing a run in two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Barlow wasn't great in this appearance, but all three runs that crossed the plate on his watch were inherited runners from Greg Holland. When Kansas City regained the lead after a rain delay in the ninth inning, Barlow ended up in line for the win. Through 52.2 innings, he's posted a 2.73 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 69:21 K:BB while adding six saves, 14 holds and three blown saves. The right-hander is likely to continue seeing high-leverage work despite allowing multiple baserunners in three of his last five appearances.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lopez key hit in 9th after long rain delay, KC tops Cards

Nicky Lopez hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning after a long rain delay and the Kansas City Royals averted a three-game sweep, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5

AUGUST 9, 2021

Collects win Wednesday Barlow (3-3) walked one and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the win Wednesday versus the White Sox.

Impact In his last five appearances, Barlow has collected two saves, two holds and a win as one of manager Mike Matheny's strongest high-leverage arms. Barlow worked the 10th inning Wednesday, keeping the game tied to allow Michael Taylor to deliver a walkoff single when Kansas City got to bat. The 28-year-old right-hander owns a 2.70 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 65:21 K:BB with six saves and 13 holds across 50 innings.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE