Royals' James McArthur: Closes out fourth save of season
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McArthur picked up the save in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Yankees. He allowed one hit while striking out four over two scoreless innings.
McArthur has emerged as a closing option for the Royals in the last month as he now leads the team in saves since Sept. 1. Sunday's game marked the longest save of his career so far, with McArthur working two innings without trouble to shut the door. The rookie right-hander has improved his ERA in each month and has not allowed a run in his last 16.1 innings. He concludes his debut season with a 4.63 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in 23.1 innings with 23 strikeouts. His impressive performance to end the season will surely improve his chances of starting the year with the big club in 2024.
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Royals' James McArthur: Secures third save
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McArthur picked up the save in Sunday's 6-5 victory over the Astros. He allowed one hit and no walks while striking out one over a scoreless inning.
McArthur appears to be part of a committee for the Royals' closer job, as he and Taylor Clarke split three saves this weekend in a sweep of the Astros (two for McArthur and one for Clarke). They have both earned preference over Carlos Hernandez, who has notched a hold in consecutive games. The 27-year-old McArthur has not allowed a run in 13.1 innings since being recalled Sept. 1. He's an intriguing fantasy pick-up for saves as the Royals finish the season against the Tigers and Yankees.
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Royals' James McArthur: Notches five-out save
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McArthur allowed a hit over 1.2 scoreless frames Friday, striking out two and earning a save against Houston.
McArthur entered a 7-5 game in the eighth inning and had little trouble recording the final five outs. He's picked up his first two career saves over the last week and is currently riding a 12.1-inning scoreless streak. McArthur allowed seven runs in one inning in his MLB debut June 28, but in 18.1 innings since, he's registered a 2.45 ERA with a 17:1 K:BB.
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Royals' James McArthur: Collects first career save
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McArthur picked up the save in Monday's 6-4 victory over the Guardians. He pitched a clean inning and struck out one.
After picking up his first career win Saturday, McArthur added a save to his ledger Monday. With both Taylor Clarke and Carlos Hernandez being unavailable due to throwing in two of the three previous days, McArthur was summoned for the save Monday after the Royals mounted a comeback in the eighth inning. McArthur has allowed just one hit with zero walks and eight strikeouts in 9.2 scoreless innings this month.
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Royals' James McArthur: Notches win over Houston
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McArthur (1-0) struck out two over 1.1 perfect innings to earn the win Saturday over the Astros.
Collin Snider surrendered a game-tying home run to Jose Altuve, but McArthur was able to prevent the Astros from pulling ahead in the seventh inning. The Royals gained the lead in their half of the frame, and McArthur wound up with his first big-league win. While he's had a couple of rough outings this year, the right-hander has allowed just one hit while striking out seven over 8.2 scoreless innings since he was recalled from Triple-A Omaha when rosters expanded at the start of September.
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Royals' James McArthur: Gets opener assignment Saturday
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McArthur will serve as the Royals' opener Saturday at Toronto, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.
Zack Greinke is expected to enter the game behind McArthur as a bulk reliever. The 26-year-old has spent the majority of this season at the Triple-A level and carries a rough 10.13 ERA through his first 10.2 major-league innings.
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Royals' James McArthur: Recalled from Omaha
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Kansas City recalled McArthur from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.
McArthur has given up 12 earned runs through his first seven major-league innings this season. The 26-year-old right-hander figures to operate in a low-leverage role as he gets another look in the Royals' bullpen.
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Royals' James McArthur: Sent back to minors
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McArthur was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.
McArthur served as an opener for the Royals in Wednesday's loss to the Mariners, allowing three runs over his inning of work. He's being sent out in favor of a fresh bullpen arm.
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Royals' James McArthur: Opening Wednesday
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McArthur will serve as the Royals' opening pitcher for Wednesday's game versus Seattle, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
McArthur will be making the first start of his major-league career Wednesday. The 26-year-old righty has allowed two runs over four innings since being recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Aug. 4. He'll likely pitch for an inning or two before turning the game over to the bullpen, with Alec Marsh likely to serve as the Royals' primary pitcher.
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Royals' James McArthur: Recalled from Omaha
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Kansas City recalled McArthur from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.
McArthur was just optioned out Wednesday, but the Royals need a replacement for Taylor Clarke as he heads to the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation. McArthur figures to work in long relief.
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Royals' James McArthur: Optioned to Triple-A
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Kansas City optioned McArthur to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.
McArthur was only up in the majors for one day and did not make an appearance. The 26-year-old right-hander got lit up for seven earned runs while recording only three outs in his major-league debut back on June 28 against the Guardians.
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Royals' James McArthur: Recalled from Omaha
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The Royals recalled McArthur from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
After the Royals unloaded Scott Barlow and Ryan Yarbrough ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, McArthur and Jackson Kowar will both come up from Omaha to fill in the holes in Kansas City's bullpen. McArthur holds a 5.26 ERA through 49.2 innings in Triple-A this season and surrendered seven runs during his MLB debut in June.
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Royals' James McArthur: Back in minors
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The Royals optioned McArthur to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.
McArthur made his MLB debut Wednesday, surrendering seven runs on six hits and a walk over just one inning. He'll now return to the minors to make room for Alec Marsh, who will be filling in as the Royals' starter Friday in place of Jordan Lyles (illness).
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Royals' James McArthur: Getting a shot in majors
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McArthur was recalled by the Royals on Saturday.
The Royals acquired McArthur from the Phillies on May 8, and he's pitched in long relief with Triple-A Omaha since. He has an unimpressive 4.87 ERA and 1.54 WHIP across 20.1 innings with the team, but he'll get the chance to make his first big-league appearance.
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Royals' James McArthur: Dealt to Kansas City
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The Royals acquired McArthur from the Phillies on Monday in exchange for outfielder Junior Marin and cash considerations.
Though McArthur will most likely settle into the rotation at Triple-A Omaha with his new organization, he'll join the Royals' 40-man roster with Kansas City designating outfielder/designated hitter Franmil Reyes for assignment in a corresponding move. McArthur, who has yet to reach the majors, has logged a 7.31 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 15:7 K:BB across 16 innings for Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season.
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Phillies' James McArthur: Designated for assignment
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McArthur was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Thursday.
This move clears out a 40-man roster spot for Jeff Hoffman, who is joining the Phillies' bullpen. McArthur posted a 7.31 ERA in 16 innings (four starts, one relief appearance) this season at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
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Phillies' James McArthur: Moves to Triple-A
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The Phillies optioned McArthur to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.
The 26-year-old right-hander wasn't able to secure a spot in the Phillies' Opening Day bullpen after he was tagged for three earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out six over five innings across his five Grapefruit League appearances. McArthur is still awaiting his big-league debut, but the Phillies' decision to keep him on the 40-man roster over the offseason suggests the organization thinks he can become a contributor in the majors at some point in 2023.
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Phillies' James McArthur: Looking sharp in spring training
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McArthur (elbow) has made three Grapefruit League appearances to date, striking out two and walking one and giving up one hit over three scoreless frames.
McArthur concluded the 2022 season on the Phillies' 60-day injured list after developing a right elbow stress reaction coming out of his final minor-league appearance at Double-A Reading on June 21. The 26-year-old right-hander has since been added back to the Phillies' 40-man roster, but he doesn't appear to be a serious candidate to win a rotation spot for the big club coming out of camp and will most likely be headed back to Reading or to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
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Phillies' James McArthur: Recalled, placed on 60-day IL
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McArthur was recalled and placed on the 60-day injured list with a right elbow stress reaction Wednesday.
McArthur was working as a starter at Double-A Reading to begin the season, and he posted a 5.05 ERA and 1.61 WHIP in 57 innings over 13 starts. However, he'll be forced to miss at least two months due to his elbow injury. It's not yet clear when the right-hander is expected to return, but he should head back to the minors once he's considered healthy.
