Will Klein RP LAD Mon 6/3/24 1:31 AM
Will Klein
RP LAD
Klein (1-0) struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the win Sunday over the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Klein worked the ninth inning while the Royals were down 3-1, and they rallied for a walk-off win in their half of the frame. The rookie right-hander has displayed some promise with five strikeouts over his first three innings in the majors, though he's also allowed two runs and four hits. Klein figures to operate in a low-leverage role as long as he's on the Royals' 26-man roster. He's pitched to a 1.93 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 23:14 K:BB over 23.1 innings at Triple-A Omaha this season, showing significant growth from 2023.
Will Klein RP LAD Fri 5/31/24 2:34 PM
Will Klein
RP LAD
Kansas City recalled Klein from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The 24-year-old righty will rejoin the Royals after being optioned down in late April, while southpaw Daniel Lynch gets sent down to Omaha in a corresponding move. Klein has seen just one inning with Kansas City this year and logged two strikeouts with no runs allowed.
Will Klein RP LAD Mon 4/29/24 11:53 AM
Will Klein
RP LAD
The Royals optioned Klein to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Klein struck out two in a scoreless inning Sunday versus the Tigers in what was his major-league debut. He eventually has a chance to play an important role in the Royals bullpen this season, but for now Klein, will head back to Omaha to make room for Monday's starter, Jonathan Bowlan, who was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Will Klein RP LAD Thu 4/25/24 12:10 PM
Will Klein
RP LAD
The Royals recalled Klein from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Klein, 24, has allowed just one unearned run with a 12:6 K:BB over 11 innings this season with Omaha. The reliever will be making his major-league debut when/if he enters a game.
Will Klein RP LAD Fri 3/8/24 6:03 PM
Will Klein
RP LAD
The Royals optioned Klein to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Klein was added to the Royals' 40-man roster in November after posting a 5.66 ERA and 1.85 WHIP across 35 innings in Triple-A last season. He struck out six batters over 3.2 scoreless frames during spring training, but he will need to prove he can find consistent success in the minors before getting the call to join Kansas City's bullpen.