Junis (7-2) collected the win after allowing three runs on seven hits while striking out three across five innings Monday against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Junis has now allowed three or fewer earned runs in all five of his starts since rejoining the rotation at the beginning of August, a stretch over which he's picked up four wins and owns a healthy 2.40 ERA and 27:1 K:BB. Despite his recent success in the rotation, Junis remains on a pitch limit; he's failed to complete six innings or toss 80 pitches in each of his previous three outings. The 24-year-old will look to keep things up in his next scheduled start, which is set for Saturday against the Twins. With the Royals keeping an eye on his pitch count, Junis' value will be limited down the stretch.