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Guardians meet the Royals with 2-1 series lead

The Cleveland Guardians lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Nick Loftin singles in tying run and scores in 7th, Royals rally for 4-3 win over Guardians

Nick Loftin singled in the tying run and scored on Maikel Garcia’s double in the seventh inning, sending the Kansas City Royals to a 4-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Receiving another start Kolek is slated to start Thursday's game against the Guardians at Progressive Field.

Impact With Seth Lugo (back) recently joining Cole Ragans (shoulder) on the injured list, Kolek will stick around with the Royals to make a second turn through the rotation following his call-up from Triple-A Omaha last Thursday. During his start in this past Saturday's 11-2 win over the Twins, Kolek went seven strong innings and struck four batters while permitting two earned runs on six hits and one walk. He now maintains a respectable 3.88 ERA over 92.2 innings between San Diego and Kansas City, though it's supported by a weak 9.3 K-BB%.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes seven strong in win Kolek (5-5) earned the win against the Twins on Saturday, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk with four strikeouts over seven innings.

Impact Kolek was spotted an early lead and ran with it, throwing 64 of 95 pitches for strikes while limiting the Twins to just two extra-base hits in his longest outing since a complete game shutout May 10. The 28-year-old has delivered quality starts in both of his appearances with the Royals and now owns a 3.88 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 63:27 K:BB across 92.2 innings this season. He's slated to face the Guardians on the road next week.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes seven strong in win Kolek (5-5) earned the win against the Twins on Saturday, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk with four strikeouts over seven innings.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Perez's 3-run homer leads Royals' rout of Twins, 11-2

Salvador Perez’s three-run homer highlighted a five-run first inning as the Kansas City Royals routed the Minnesota Twins 11-2 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Twins take 5-game losing streak into matchup with the Royals

The Minnesota Twins enter the matchup against the Kansas City Royals after losing five games in a row

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals place right-hander Seth Lugo on IL because of lower back strain

The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Seth Lugo on the 15-day Injured List on Thursday because of a lower back strain

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Lugo (lower back tightness) placed on IL by Royals Originally scheduled to start on Thursday, veteran right-hander Seth Lugo was scratched with lower back tightness and was subsequently place...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • MLB.COM

Recalled to start Saturday The Royals recalled Kolek from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

Impact The 28-year-old pitched six innings of one-run ball during his Royals debut last Saturday, and he'll now return to Kansas City to replace the injured Seth Lugo (back). Kolek is penciled in to make his next start Saturday against a Twins offense that has posted a .727 OPS over its last 15 games despite going just 4-11 in that span.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A The Royals optioned Kolek to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Impact The right-hander was called up for a spot start Saturday and allowed just one run over six innings versus Detroit, but he won't stick on the big-league roster with Michael Wacha returning from the paternity list Sunday. Kolek could rejoin the big club down the stretch, but he may have a difficult time finding starts with Kansas City's starting rotation currently in good health.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in Royals debut Kolek allowed one run on four hits and no walks while striking out three batters over six innings in a no-decision against Detroit on Saturday.

Impact Kolek got an opportunity to start Saturday after the Royals decided to give Noah Cameron some extra rest between starts. Kolek made the most of the opportunity, limiting the Tigers to a lone fourth-inning run while needing just 71 pitches to complete six frames. Though the right-hander made a strong impression in his debut with Kansas City, it's unclear if there's room for him to get another turn in the rotation with five healthy starters in front of him.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bobby Witt Jr.'s 2-run homer in eighth lifts Royals over Tigers 3-1

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Tigers play the Royals leading series 1-0

The Detroit Tigers take a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Kansas City Royals

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday against DET Kolek is the starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Tigers, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Kolek was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Friday in a corresponding move to Michael Wacha's placement on the paternity list, and his immediate role with the Royals is now known. Kolek will make a spot start Saturday to give Noah Cameron some additional rest. Wacha is slated to start Sunday's contest, so Kolek will likely be returned to Omaha following his start. Kolek hasn't pitched for the Royals since being acquired via trade near the deadline, and he's logged a 6.63 ERA in 19 innings spanning five starts with Omaha.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set for Royals debut The Royals recalled Kolek from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact Kolek was traded from San Diego to Kansas City near the trade deadline and immediately reported to Omaha. He made five starts with Omaha, posting a 6.63 ERA and a 20:10 K:BB across 19 innings. Kolek steps onto the active roster in place of Michael Wacha, who was placed on the paternity list. Per Anne Rogers of MLB.com the Royals haven't announced a starter for Saturday's game and have Wacha listed as Sunday's starter. Assuming Wacha will be back in time for his scheduled outing, Kolek would be a leading candidate to pitch multiple innings Saturday, either as a starter or bulk reliever.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Royals' trade deadline moves aim to balance winning now and building for the future

The Kansas City Royals have made strategic moves at the trade deadline, acting as both buyers and sellers

AUGUST 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals acquire RHPs Bergert, Kolek from Padres for Fermin KANSAS CITY -- The Royals on Thursday traded backup catcher Freddy Fermin to the Padres for right-handed pitchers Ryan Bergert and Stephen K...

JULY 31, 2025 • MLB.COM

Royals Land Ryan Bergert, Stephen Kolek From Padres For Freddy Fermin The Padres addressed a hole in their lineup by trading righthanders Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek to the Royals for their backup catcher Fr...

JULY 31, 2025 • BASEBALLAMERICA.COM

Padres trade Ryan Bergert, Stephen Kolek to Royals for a new catcher | Sporting News The San Diego Padres traded Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek to the Kansas City Royals for a catcher who is under team control through 2029.

JULY 31, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dealt to Royals Kolek was traded from the Padres to the Royals on Thursday along with Ryan Bergert in exchange for Freddy Fermin, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kolek was optioned to Triple-A earlier this week after logging a 4.18 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 56 strikeouts across 79.2 innings in the big-league rotation. Bergert and/or Kolek could get a look in the Royals rotation down the stretch, given the injuries to Cole Ragans (shoulder) and Kris Bubic (shoulder).

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Padres are very busy at another trade deadline, adding Mason Miller, Ryan O'Hearn, Ramon Laureano

The San Diego Padres made several bold moves at yet another trade deadline

JULY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Sent down to El Paso The Padres optioned Kolek to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

Impact Kolek will lose his place in San Diego's rotation in favor of Ryan Bergert, who was recalled to start Tuesday's game against the Mets. Kolek has surrendered five earned runs in 11.2 innings across two starts since the All-Star break, but he figures to have a good chance to make another start for the Padres before the end of the season.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to El Paso The Padres optioned Kolek to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

Impact Kolek will lose his place in San Diego's rotation in favor of Ryan Bergert, who was recalled to start Tuesday's game against the Mets. Kolek has surrendered five earned runs in 11.2 innings across two starts since the All-Star break, and he figures to have a good chance to make another start for the Padres before the end of the season.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Manny Machado has 4 hits, 2 doubles as Padres beat Cardinals 9-2

Manny Machado went 4 for 5 with two doubles and three RBIs one day after twice being hit by pitches, and the San Diego Padres breezed to a 9-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals...

JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

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