Junis (9-12) earned the win Wednesday after holding the Tigers to four runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out four over seven innings.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander struggled through a tough second inning, giving up four straight hits including back-to-back doubles that accounted for three runs. From there, Junis settled into a better groove, holding the Tigers scoreless through seven. He returned in the eighth frame, issuing a leadoff free pass to Travis Demeritte, who would eventually score after Junis was pulled from the game. It was the sixth time this season that Junis completed at least seven innings. Meanwhile, the 26-year-old snapped an 0-2 winless streak while improving his career record against Detroit to 8-1 across 12 games (11 starts). Junis owns a forgettable 4.94 ERA and 1.38 WHIP this year while leading the team with a 155:53 K:BB. He'll look for his career-high 10th win in Chicago on Tuesday against the White Sox.

Junis did not factor into the decision during Wednesday's win over the A's, allowing four runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out five over six innings.

EDGE Analysis

Junis gave up a leadoff home run to Marcus Semien, then allowed Matt Chapman to score on a fielder's choice during a sloppy first inning. The right-hander was able to keep Oakland's bats quiet until the fifth, when he gave up a two-run homer to Matt Canha. Luckily, the Royals provided a rare display of run support to finish off the win. After posting three consecutive quality starts earlier this month, Junis has has served up eight runs across 10 innings in his last two outings, raising his ERA to 4.93 and WHIP to 1.39.

Junis (8-12) took the loss after surrendering four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four over four innings Friday night against the Indians.

EDGE Analysis

Junis yielded four runs in the second inning, and it was all the offense Cleveland would need to emerge with the victory. The 26-year-old right-hander also failed to work deep into the ballgame, as he was lifted with 94 pitches after four frames. He now owns a 4.89 ERA and 1.40 WHIP with a 146:51 K:BB over 154.2 innings this season.

Junis (8-11) took the loss Saturday as the Royals fell 4-1 to the Mets, allowing three runs on seven hits and a walk over 6.1 innings while striking out six.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander delivered his third straight quality start and actually kept pace with Jacob deGrom through six innings, but the Mets finally took the lead on Junis in the seventh while only getting one ball out of the infield. He now sports a 3.45 ERA and 44:11 K:BB through 44.1 innings since the All-Star break, and Junis will look to get back in the win column Friday in Cleveland.

Junis (8-10) gave up two runs on six hits and no walks while striking out six through six innings to take the win over the Tigers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Junis allowed two runs in his first three innings but settled down to deliver three more scoreless frames in a quality start. The right-hander has a 3.20 ERA and a 44:12 K:BB in his last seven starts. Overall, Junis has a 4.80 ERA and 136 strikeouts through 25 starts this season. Junis will make his next start Saturday against the Mets at Kauffman Stadium.

Junis (7-10) allowed one earned run on seven hits and a walk while striking out four across innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

While Junis allowed seven hits, six went for only one base, helping him surrender only one earned run. He proved effective in getting ahead of Red Sox hitters, beginning 17 of the 26 batters he faced with a strike. It was a bounce back performance for him, as he had allowed 10 earned runs in 13 innings across his last two starts. For the season, Junis has a 4.88 ERA and 1.40 WHIP with 130 strikeouts across 138.1 innings. He'll look to build on this effort in his next outing, currently scheduled for Sunday at Detroit.

Junis (6-10) was dealt the loss Wednesday against the Blue Jays after allowing four runs on six hits across seven innings. He struck out six and walked two.

EDGE Analysis

Junis gave up only two runs through seven innings but came back out for the eighth and allowed a home run and a double to end his afternoon. The 26-year-old has a 5.03 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 126:47 K:BB through 132.1 innings and lines up to start at Boston early next week.

Junis (6-9) took the loss Friday as the Royals were downed 8-3 by Cleveland, coughing up six runs on 10 hits and two walks over six innings while striking out five.

EDGE Analysis

A three-run blast by Jose Ramirez was the big blow, but Junis was in trouble basically all night, and things could have been even worse for him if not for a couple of double plays turned behind him. The right-hander now sports a 5.03 ERA and 120:45 K:BB through 125.1 innings, and he'll try to get back on track in his next start Wednesday, at home against the Blue Jays.

Junis (personal) was activated from the paternity list ahead of his scheduled start against the Indians on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Junis is back with the Royals after spending the past two days on paternity leave. The right-hander will look to continue his strong start to the second half of the season Friday, as he is 2-0 with a 0.69 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 17:5 K:BB in two starts (13 innings) since the All-Star break. Jake Newberry was sent to the minors in a corresponding move.

Junis was placed on the paternity list Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Players can spend between one and three days on paternity leave. If Junis misses the full three days, his scheduled start Friday against Cleveland would have to be bumped back by at least one day. Jake Newberry was recalled in a corresponding move.