Ian Kennedy

Kansas City Royals closer Ian Kennedy picked up the save in a 6-5 win over the White Sox on Thursday. Kennedy allowed one run on two hits in the inning while striking out one.

Fantasy Impact

Kennedy has saved two straight games, giving him 16 on the year. The former starter has firmly entrenched himself as the team's preferred ninth-inning option.

Kansas City Royals closer Ian Kennedy closed out a 7-5 win over the White Sox on Wednesday. Kennedy pitched 1/3 of an inning to earn the save.

Fantasy Impact

The veteran reliever has settled in well as Kansas City's closer. Kennedy now has a 3.29 ERA and 15 saves on the year.

Kansas City Royals closer Ian Kennedy pitched a scoreless ninth to preserve a 5-2 win over the White Sox on Monday. Kennedy struck out one and allowed two baserunners.

Fantasy Impact

The veteran right-hander now has 14 saves in 17 chances this season. He has acclimated himself well as the team's closer, posting a 3.32 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 38 innings.

Kansas City Royals closer Ian Kennedy pitched a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 4-1 win over the Tigers on Saturday. Kennedy struck out one in the appearance.

Fantasy Impact

Kennedy has saves in two straight games. The veteran reliever now has a 0-2 record, 3.41 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 13 saves, and 45 strikeouts in 37 innings.

Kansas City Royals right-hander Ian Kennedy pitched a scoreless ninth in an 8-5 win over the Tigers on Friday. Kennedy struck out two on the way to earning his 12th save.

Fantasy Impact

Kennedy has settled in nicely as the team's closer. He now has a 3.50 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and 44 strikeouts in 36 innings of work. The only concern is that he could be a trade candidate at the deadline at the end of the month.