RP - Kansas City Royals
- Age 24
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- P #534
- Best / Worst
- #451 / #451
- ADP
- #819
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- RP
- ESPN
- RP
- CBS
- RP
Availability
Luinder Avila has agreed to a deal for the 2026 season with the Royals.
Fantasy Impact
Avila posted a 1.29 ERA across 14 innings over 13 appearances with the Royals last season. He'll remain in a depth role in their bullpen.
The Kansas City Royals recalled Luinder Avila from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Luinder Avila is set to rejoin the Royals' roster just one day after being sent to the minors. He has been pitching exceptionally well, having thrown 6.1 scoreless innings and striking out eight batters over his last six relief appearances. In a corresponding move, Ryan Bergert (elbow) was placed on the injured list.
The Kansas City Royals optioned Luinder Avila to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Avila has been dominant over his last six relief appearances, tossing 6.1 scoreless innings with eight strikeouts. He is being sent down to the minors as Cole Ragans (shoulder) has been activated from the injured list to start on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners.
The Royals recalled RHP Luinder Avila from Triple-A Omaha.
Fantasy Impact
Avila recently made his MLB debut. He figures to remain in a middle relief role.
The Kansas City Royals optioned Luinder Avila to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.
Fantasy Impact
Avila's time with the Royals lasted five days, as he was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Michael Lorenzen's (oblique) activation from the injured list. In his lone appearance out of the bullpen, Avila pitched one hitless inning.
