Bailey Falter

Bailey Falter and the Kansas City Royals agreed to a $3.6 million contract for 2026 to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Falter struggled with the Royals after being acquired at last year's trade deadline, pitching to a 11.25 ERA in 12 innings before missing the last month of the year with an injury. The lefthander has a 4.58 career ERA with the Phillies, Pirates, and Royals. He will compete for a rotation spot on the Royals' opening day roster during the spring.

Bailey Falter is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Falter, who has been on the injured list since August 23 with a left biceps contusion, will begin his rehab assignment on Thursday. This puts him on track to return before the end of the regular season.

Bailey Falter has begun throwing off a mound.

Fantasy Impact

Falter is recovering from a left biceps contusion that landed him on the injured list on August 23. The fact that he's begun throwing off the mound is a great sign, as it means he could return before the season concludes.

The Royals placed LHP Bailey Falter on the 15-day injured list with a left bicep contusion.

Fantasy Impact

Falter suffered the injury in his latest appearance on Friday against the Tigers. He does not have a clear timetable to return.

Bailey Falter will be transitioned to the Royals' bullpen.

Fantasy Impact

With Michael Lorenzen (oblique) set to return from the IL this weekend, Falter will be moved into the Royals' bullpen. The 28-year-old lefty went to Kansas City from Pittsburgh in a deadline deal, but he has logged just four innings in each of his two starts with the Royals so far, posting a 10.13 ERA in the process. Falter has made 29 relief appearances in his big-league career, but the last one came in 2023.