Stephen Kolek

The Royals placed Stephen Kolek on the paternity list.

Fantasy Impact

Kolek will be away for a few days. Mitch Spence was recalled as the corresponding move.

Stephen Kolek allowed nine earned runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out none over 1.2 innings in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

After the disastrous outing, Kolek now has a 4.15 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with a 4-2 record across nine starts. He gave up five hard hits and picked up just one whiff on his 49 pitches. His next chance comes against the White Sox.

Stephen Kolek allowed zero earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out four over 7.1 innings in Sunday's win over the Astros.

Fantasy Impact

After the win, Kolek now owns a 2.68 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with a 4-1 record through eight starts. He gave up 10 hard-hit balls and got 12 whiffs on 97 pitches. He's gone at least seven innings in two of his last three starts and should stay in the rotation when Seth Lugo and Kris Bubic return. Kolek will get the Cardinals next.

Stephen Kolek allowed one earned run on eight hits and one walk while striking out three over five innings in Tuesday's win over the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

After the victory, Kolek now has a 3.14 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with a 3-1 record across seven starts. He allowed six hard hits, but picked up 12 whiffs on 86 pitches en route to only three strikeouts. He faces the Astros in Kansas City on Sunday.

The Royals activated Stephen Kolek from the family medical emergency list.

Fantasy Impact

Kolek was away for a few days. Josh Rojas was optioned as the corresponding move.