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Stephen Kolek

SP - Kansas City Royals

  • Age 29
  • Texas A&M
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
Country: USA
Rostered In ~9.5% of leagues

Next Start

KC @ STL
Sun, 5/17 2:15pm
Rank
P #209
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0 pts

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Kolek's command wavers as Royals fall 6-5

Stephen Kolek battled his control and paid for it Tuesday against the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Kolek allowed five earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six over 4.2 innings in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to Chicago. After the outing, he now carries a 6.75 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with a 1-0 record through two starts, alongside a 7.6 K/9 and 3.00 K/BB.

Jesse GarciaMay 13, 2026
Stephen Kolek recalled from Triple-A

The Royals recalled Stephen Kolek from Triple-A Omaha.

Fantasy Impact

Kolek allowed three runs over six innings against the Guardians in a spot start on Tuesday. He gets called up again with Cole Ragans placed on the injured list.

Ari Koslow5 days ago
Stephen Kolek optioned to Triple-A

The Royals optioned RHP Stephen Kolek to Triple-A Omaha.

Fantasy Impact

Kolek allowed three runs over six innings against the Guardians in a spot start on Tuesday. He will head back to Triple-A.

Ari Koslow1 week ago
Stephen Kolek grinds out win despite three earned runs

Stephen Kolek allowed three earned runs on four hits and no walks while striking out three over six innings in Tuesday's win over the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

Kolek was activated from the IL on Tuesday and was plugged in to start with Noah Cameron experiencing some back tightness. Cameron is expected to avoid the IL, but if there are any setbacks, Kolek could replace him in the rotation.

Chase Davis1 week ago
Stephen Kolek (oblique) activated from IL

The Royals activated Stephen Kolek from the injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Kolek has been sidelined since early in spring training due to a Grade 1+ oblique strain. He will make his season debut on Tuesday against the Guardians.

Ari Koslow1 week ago