Kansas City Royals pitcher Jakob Junis made his first appearance since August 7 on Wednesday and turned in some mixed results. Junis only lasted 3 2/3 innings in the start, giving up four hits, one walk and two earned runs while striking out six. Junis was placed on the Injured List while dealing with a back injury on August 16. He's now made three appearances on the season and has a 4.26 ERA and 1.58 WHIP. It's yet to be seen when he'll make his next start as the team currently has five other ...

Kansas City Royals pitcher Jakob Junis (back) has been on the Injured List since August 16 after experiencing back spasms prior to a start. However, after undergoing a series of bullpen sessions, he has been deemed fit to return to action and he is slated to start Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Junis made two starts before going on the Injured List, lasting just over four innings in each. Over those two starts, he posted a 4.00 ERA and a 1.67 WHIP with four strikeouts over ...

Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Jakob Junis was scheduled to throw a pretty intense bullpen session at the clubs alternate site Friday as he makes his way back from the injured list. Dealing with back spasms, Junis could return as early as next week if all goes well in his latest bullpen. The righty has produced a 4.00 ERA across his first two starts this season, but he will be looking to correct his early season scuffles which have led to a 6.50 FIP and .584 xSLG. At this stage, he is ...

Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Jakob Junis has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to back spasms. Its unclear whom Kansas City will tab to take his spot on the starting staff, although a bullpen game remains an option next week when they face Cincinnati. Junis has made two starts this season and has been the beneficiary of some fortunate luck; he sports a 4.00 ERA, but has gotten very few swings and misses (15.7%) in addition to having compiled a 6.91 xERA. At this stage, hell ...

Kansas City Royals pitcher Jakob Junis (back) was initially slated to be the team's primary hitter in game one of their double header against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. However, Junis suffered from back spasms while warming up and the team decided to hold him out. Early indications make it sound like the team was extra cautious with the situation and that Junis could return to action shortly. Whether he'll actually start in his next appearance or pitch behind an opener is still yet to be ...

Kansas City Royals pitcher Jakob Junis will be the team's primary pitcher in game one of Saturday's doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins, but he won't be getting the start. Ian Kennedy will open the game with Junis to follow. The goal of the plan is to enable Junis to get more innings out of his start by avoiding the top of the order in the first inning. If this becomes a trend, it could help Junis's potential to earn wins on the year and help his production as well, but he of course won't...

After the Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins had their contest Friday night rained out, it was announced that the clubs would meet for a straight doubleheader Saturday. Right-handers Jakob Junis and Jake Odorizzi were tabbed to make the start Friday and would presumably slot over to Saturday, although which game theyll be on the hill was not readily available. From a logistics standpoint, not much will have to be changed due to the rainout, although whether key players from both clubs will ...

Kansas City Royals pitcher Jakob Junis made his 2020 debut on Sunday against the Chicago White Sox and pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing six hits, two walks and two earned runs. He recorded only two strikeouts in the game. Junis began the season on the Injured List while recovering from a positive COVID-19 test earlier this summer. Junis will be a regular in the Royals rotation and is worth monitoring in all leagues. His next start will be a tough one against the Minnesota Twins on Friday.

The Kansas City Royals are getting closer to having their two best starting pitchers back in their rotation. Manager Mike Matheny confirmed that right-hander Jakob Junis would make his season debut Sunday, while Keller will be back in the near future. While Junis compiled a 5.24 ERA last season, he was Kansas Citys winningest pitcher, having also racked up a team-best 164 strikeouts. Owners may want to wait to let him find his footing rather than rostering him in a stout matchup against the ...

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jakob Juniswill miss at least his first start this season. He was placed on the 10-Day injured list as he continues to make his way back to form following a positive COVID-19 test earlier in the summer. Fellow Royals starter Brad Kelleris in a similar position, leaving the Royals with a lot of questions for the back end of their rotation after Danny Duffy and Mike Montgomery. Keep your eye out for who the team selects for their remaining starters. Top prospect...