Lucas Erceg

Lucas Erceg struck out one batter while allowing one hit in a scoreless outing to earn the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

Erceg ends his season with a 5.59 ERA and 1.80 WHIP with 13 saves, six blown saves and five holds across 52 appearances. He's struggled all season and was even sent down to the minors. However, he finished the season with five straight scoreless appearances. Erceg will probably be in the saves mix again in 2027, but we see how low the floor can be.

The Royals recalled RHP Lucas Erceg from Triple-A Omaha.

Fantasy Impact

Erceg will return to the majors after he was optioned for a few weeks.

The Royals optioned Lucas Erceg to Triple-A Omaha.

Fantasy Impact

Erceg has continued to struggle in August. He'll look to work on some things in Triple-A.

Lucas Erceg allowed three runs, one earned, on two hits over one inning in Friday's 7-6 win over the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

After Friday's win over the Padres, Erceg now has a 5.21 ERA and 1.63 WHIP with 12 saves, six blown saves and three holds through 39 appearances. He gave up three runs in the top of the 10th inning before being bailed out by his offense.

Lucas Erceg allowed two hits without a walk or strikeout while tossing a scoreless frame to earn the save in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

After Sunday's win over the Twins, Erceg now has a 6.00 ERA and 1.96 WHIP with 12 saves, six blown saves and one hold across 26 appearances. The Royals entered the bottom of the ninth inning with a five-run lead. That lead was given up by Beck Way, who gave up four total earned runs. Erceg was then called upon to clean it up, where he gave up another two hits. Alex Lange has gotten the three previous saves, but it's anyone's guess who gets the next.