Payamps allowed one run on two hits with two strikeouts in 2.1 innings in the nightcap of Monday's doubleheader versus Cleveland. He did not factor in the decision.
#1 2B
Nicky Lopez: Four hits in twin bill
Sep 21st
Lopez went 4-for-8 with a double and three runs scored in Monday's doubleheader against Cleveland.
#1 BP
Scott Barlow: Comes away with 14th save
Sep 21st
Barlow recorded his 14th save of the season in the second game of Monday's doubleheader against Cleveland, giving up a run on one hit while striking out two in the seventh inning.
#1 LF
Andrew Benintendi: Slugs 16th homer
Sep 21st
Benintendi went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in the first game of Monday's doubleheader against Cleveland.
#1 C
Salvador Perez: Makes history Monday
Sep 21st
Perez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 7-2 win over Cleveland during the first game of Monday's doubleheader.
#3 P
Brady Singer: Shuts down Cleveland in return
Sep 21st
Singer (5-10) picked up the win in the first game of Monday's doubleheader sweep of Cleveland, allowing one run on six hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out seven.
Isbel is out of the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader with Cleveland.
#2 LF
Edward Olivares: Rejoins big club for twin bill
Sep 20th
The Royals recalled Olivares from Triple-A Omaha ahead of Monday's doubleheader with Cleveland.
#13 BP
Jackson Kowar: Hit hard again Sunday
Sep 20th
Kowar (0-4) allowed five runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out three over four innings as he took the loss against the Mariners on Sunday.
#3 BP
Carlos Hernandez: Bumped back in rotation
Sep 19th
Hernandez is now projected to make his next start Wednesday versus Cleveland, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
#6 P
Kris Bubic: Secures fifth win
Sep 19th
Bubic (5-6) earned the win over Seattle on Saturday, pitching 6.1 innings and allowing one run on two hits and four walks while striking out two.
#1 1B
Carlos Santana: Sitting Thursday
Sep 16th
Santana is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.
Merrifield went 3-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 10-7 win over Oakland.
#5 BP
Jake Brentz: Earns win in relief
Sep 15th
Brentz (5-2) earned the win in relief Tuesday against the Athletics after tossing a scoreless inning, striking out two.
#8 BP
Josh Staumont: Responsible for loss
Sep 9th
Staumont (3-3) allowed three runs (two earned) on two hits and a walk in one-third of an inning, taking the loss Wednesday versus Baltimore.
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#1 P
Shane Bieber: Eyeing weekend return
Sep 21st
Bieber (shoulder) will be activated from the 60-day injured list to make a start later this week so long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks following Tuesday's bullpen session, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
#2 DH
Harold Ramirez: Remains out of lineup Tuesday
Sep 21st
Ramirez (shoulder) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals.
#1 2B
Andres Gimenez: Absent from Tuesday's lineup
Sep 21st
Gimenez is not starting Tuesday against the Royals.
#3 C
Roberto Perez: Not in Tuesday's lineup
Sep 21st
Perez is not starting Tuesday against Kansas City.
#2 2B
Amed Rosario: Transfers to COVID-19 list
Sep 21st
Rosario was activated from the bereavement list and placed on the COVID-19 injured list while he goes through intake protocols, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
#2 P
Triston McKenzie: Roughed up by Royals
Sep 21st
McKenzie (5-7) took the loss in the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Royals, surrendering seven runs on nine hits -- including three home runs -- and a walk over 4.1 innings. He struck out four.
Hentges has allowed two runs in 6.1 innings since transitioning to a bullpen role.
#11 BP
Trevor Stephan: Clean inning Sunday
Sep 19th
Stephan struck out the side in a perfect inning during Sunday's 11-1 win over the Yankees.
#1 3B
Jose Ramirez: Perfect at plate Sunday
Sep 19th
Ramirez went 4-for-4 with a home run, a walk, three RBI and four runs scored in Sunday's 11-1 win over the Yankees.
#3 BP
Eli Morgan: Excellent across six innings in win
Sep 19th
Morgan (3-7) earned the win Sunday, allowing one run on six hits and striking out three in six innings versus the Yankees.
#3 BP
Bryan Shaw: Unsteady in September
Sep 18th
Shaw allowed a run on two hits and struck out one in one inning during Saturday's 11-3 win over the Yankees.
#2 P
Aaron Civale: Goes six scoreless against Yankees
Sep 18th
Civale (11-4) threw six shutout innings Saturday against the Yankees, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out four to earn the victory.
#1 LF
Nolan Jones: Set for surgery
Sep 18th
Jones is expected to undergo surgery to stabilize his high ankle sprain, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
#8 BP
Alex Young: Sent down Friday
Sep 17th
Young was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Friday.
#2 P
Cal Quantrill: Logs quality start Wednesday
Sep 15th
Quantrill (6-3) went 6.2 innings Wednesday, allowing three unearned runs on two hits and three walks to earn the win against Minnesota. He had four strikeouts.
#2 3B
Ernie Clement: Called up from Triple-A
Sep 15th
Cleveland recalled Clement from Triple-A Columbus ahead of Wednesday's game against the Twins.
#1 CL
Emmanuel Clase: Notches 23rd save
Sep 15th
Clase struck out one in a perfect seventh inning during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader to record his 23rd save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Twins.
#5 BP
Xzavion Curry: Bumped up to Double-A
Sep 13th
Curry was promoted from High-A Lake County to Double-A Akron on Monday.