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Stephen Kolek shines on the mound, Maikel Garcia drives in three as the Royals beat the Astros 4-0

Stephen Kolek shut down the Astros while pitching into the eighth inning Sunday, leading the Royals to a 4-0 victory and avoiding a series sweep

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jac Caglianone homers twice for the Royals in a 5-3 win over the Rangers

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JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Gore tosses 6 1/3 shutout innings, Rangers hit 3 homers in 9-1 win over Royals

MacKenzie Gore continued his home-field mastery this season with 6 1/3 shutout innings, Brandon Nimmo, Nicky Lopez and Joc Pederson homered, and the Texas Rangers beat the Kansas C...

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Duran's 2-run, opposite field homer rallies Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Royals

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MAY 21 • Associated Press

Tagged with loss in extras Cruz (0-1) was tagged with the loss Friday against the Cardinals after allowing an unearned run on one hit and one walk across two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Cruz entered Friday's game to pitch the 11th inning in a 4-4 tie, but he allowed a two-out RBI single to Yohel Pozo, scoring Nathan Church. Cruz has made four appearances since returning to the big-league roster May 8, posting a 6:3 K:BB across 3.2 innings. This unearned run was the lone run he's given up in that span.

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

Back in majors The Royals recalled Cruz from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact The right-hander spent some time in the majors in early April but was sent back to Omaha after giving up eight runs across five appearance. Cruz will rejoin the Royals a month later and should fill a low-leverage relief role.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Omaha The Royals optioned Cruz to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

Impact Cruz has struggled with consistency since being recalled to the big leagues at the beginning of the month, allowing eight earned runs over five innings despite going unscored upon in three of his five appearances. He'll aim to right the ship in the minors; meanwhile, Eli Morgan will come up from Omaha to fill the vacancy in Kansas City's bullpen.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Martinez hits a grand slam as part of a career-best game and Guardians rout Royals 10-2

Angel Martinez belted a grand slam and had a career-high four hits, and rookie Chase DeLauter delivered a two-run double to lift the Cleveland Guardians to a 10-2 victory over the...

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Taj Bradley tosses 6 shutout innings, Minnesota homers 3 times in the 9th in a 5-1 win over KC

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APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Summoned from minors The Royals recalled Cruz from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact He'll take the roster spot vacated by Carlos Estevez (foot). Cruz posted a 3.74 ERA and 38:18 K:BB over 45.2 frames for the Royals last season and should work low-leverage innings.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to Triple-A The Royals optioned Cruz to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact Cruz has performed well in the Cactus League, allowing just one earned run while striking out seven batters in 5.2 frames, but he will come up short in the race for a spot in the Opening Day bullpen. The 26-year-old owns a 3.66 ERA and 1.20 WHIP over 64 career innings with the Royals, so it is likely a matter of time before he returns to Kansas City.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Royals solidify '26 pitching staff by optioning Avila, Cruz SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Two roster moves Friday afternoon bring the Royals’ Opening Day pitching staff into focus, with the club optioning right-...

MARCH 21 • MLB.COM

Scoreless spring outing Cruz allowed no hits or walks across 1.1 scoreless innings in Monday's Cactus League loss to the Guardians.

Impact Cruz entered to record the final out of the seventh inning before retiring the side in order in the eighth frame. Monday marked his third scoreless outing of the spring, though it was the first time the right-hander failed to record a strikeout after punching out a pair in each of his first two appearances. The 26-year-old's fastball, which averaged 98.2 mph last season, sat at 96.6 mph against the Guardians, though velocity dips during spring training are common and not overly concerning unless they persist into the regular season. Cruz will look to continue producing strong results in Cactus League play as he competes for a spot in the big-league bullpen to open the 2026 campaign.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from IL The Royals activated Cruz (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Friday.

Impact Cruz has been on the shelf since Aug. 3 due to tendinitis in his throwing shoulder, but he's been cleared to rejoin the active roster. The 26-year-old made four appearances during a minor-league rehab stint, allowing three hits and no walks with four strikeouts across 4.1 innings. Lucas Erceg (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Royals start 3-game series at home against the Blue Jays

The Kansas City Royals host the Toronto Blue Jays to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Pitching well in rehab assignment Cruz (shoulder) struck out two and gave up a hit and no walks over 1.1 innings in a rehab appearance for Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Impact Cruz has yet to allow a run in four rehab outings with Triple-A Omaha as he works back from right shoulder tendinitis. Before the injury, he posted a 3.61 ERA and 1.18 WHIP across 42.1 innings in 43 appearances out of Kansas City's bullpen. A return to the majors should come soon, giving the club a fresh relief option after a taxing series against Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suarez leads Mariners against the Royals following 4-hit game

The Seattle Mariners play the Kansas City Royals after Eugenio Suárez had four hits against the Royals on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Mariners play the Royals after Canzone's 3-home run game

The Seattle Mariners meet the Kansas City Royals after Dominic Canzone hit three home runs on Tuesday in a 12-5 win over the Royals

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals open 3-game series against the Mariners

The Kansas City Royals host the Seattle Mariners to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies host the Royals on home winning streak

The Philadelphia Phillies, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies host the Royals on 4-game home win streak

The Philadelphia Phillies, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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

Royals aim to stop 3-game skid, play the Guardians

The Kansas City Royals aim to break their three-game slide with a win over the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Ready for rehab assignment Cruz (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact Cruz has missed more than a month of action with right shoulder tendinitis but is ready to test things out in a game setting. As long as things go well, the righty reliever shouldn't require too many rehab outings before being reinstated from the 15-day injured list.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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