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May 8 2024The Twins recalled Staumont from Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont allowed five runs but turned in a 16:3 K:BB over 10.2 relief innings this season with St. Paul. If or when Staumont makes an appearance with the Twins, it will be his first in the majors since he had thoracic outlet syndrome surgery last July.
Apr 19 2024The Twins reinstated Staumont (calf) from the 15-day injured list Friday and optioned him to Triple-A St. Paul, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A left calf strain has kept Staumont on the sideline since Opening Day. He made three rehab appearances at St. Paul and will remain with the Saints after allowing three runs across 3.2 innings, though he could return to the majors if the Twins find themselves in need of a fresh bullpen arm later in the season.
Apr 9 2024Staumont (calf) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont has been out all season after tweaking his left calf late in spring training, but he's ready to test things out in game action. He made seven appearances this spring before getting hurt, so he shouldn't need too many outings before joining the Twins' bullpen.
Mar 28 2024The Twins placed Staumont on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left calf strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont was on track to make the Twins' Opening Day roster, but his bid was derailed when he slipped in the bullpen earlier this week and apparently suffered the calf strain in the process. The transaction is retroactive to Monday, so Staumont will be eligible to return from the IL as soon as April 9.
Mar 26 2024Staumont is having his knee evaluated Tuesday after he slipped in the bullpen, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribunereports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander is set to make Minnesota's Opening Day roster, but the knee issue could end up sending him to the injured list. Staumont posted a 5.40 ERA in 21 outing for the Royals last season and is likely to fill a low-leverage role for the Twins when healthy.
Mar 18 2024Staumont reached 98 mph with his fastball in his last outing Saturday after only reaching 92-93 mph earlier in the spring, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. He's given up two earned runs with four strikeouts and five walks in 4.2 innings this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He had an 95.8-mph average fastball last season. Staumont is working his way back after undergoing thoracic outlet syndrome surgery in July. He has a minor-league option left, so he may begin the season in Triple-A as he builds back to full speed. It's also possible he begins the season in the majors with injuries to Caleb Thielbar (hamstring) and Jhoan Duran (oblique).
Mar 12 2024Staumont may not make the opening roster due to decreased velocity this spring as his fastball has been only 92-94 mph in games, MLB.com reports. He has a 4.50 ERA with two strikeouts and three walks in four innings this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont is working his way back after underwent thoracic outlet syndrome surgery in July. He has a minor league option left, so he may begin the season in Triple-A as he builds back to full speed.
Feb 14 2024Staumont (shoulder) will not be under any restrictions at the start of spring training, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont underwent thoracic outlet syndrome surgery in July but told reporters Wednesday that he's been throwing for months. It's an operation that is notoriously difficult to come back from. Staumont has posted a 6.09 ERA over 63 appearances since the start of the 2022 season.
Dec 27 2023Staumont (shoulder) signed a one-year contract with the Twins on Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hayes says the deal is worth a little less than $1 million and notes that Staumont will have a year of arbitration eligibility in 2025, as well. Staumont was non-tendered by the Royals last month after undergoing thoracic outlet syndrome surgery in July. The 30-year-old has posted a 6.09 ERA over 63 appearances since the start of the 2022 season, but from 2019-21 he held a 2.93 ERA and 124:53 K:BB over 110.2 innings. The track record of pitchers coming back from TOS surgery is checkered, at best, but on a one-year pact the Twins felt Staumont was worth a roll of the dice.
Nov 14 2023Staumont (neck) was designated for assignment by the Royals on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont looked like a promising young reliever at one point, but he holds an ugly 6.09 ERA over his last 57.2 big-league innings dating back to the beginning of 2022 and required surgery this past July for thoracic outlet syndrome.
Jul 15 2023Staumont (neck) is expected to have thoracic outlet syndrome surgery in the coming days, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont's upcoming surgery will almost certainly end his season. The right-hander will close 2023 with a mediocre 5.40 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 24:13 K:BB through 20 innings. The Royals have not indicated if he'll be delayed to start spring training in 2024. Staumont was moved to the 60-day injured list Friday.
Jul 14 2023Staumont (neck) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont had a setback late last month in his recovery from a neck strain and now won't be eligible for activation until early August. There's no actual timeline for his return yet, however.
Jun 27 2023Staumont suffered a setback this week in his recovery from a neck strain, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont has been sent for a fresh round of tests to determine the severity of the setback. He was placed on the injured list in early June and might not be ready to return to the Royals' bullpen before the All-Star break.
Jun 12 2023Staumont (neck) played catch Monday and will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: MRI results revealed Staumont's neck strain wasn't as severe as initially thought, so the 29-year-old reliever began throwing slightly ahead of schedule. He will likely require multiple bullpen sessions before heading on a rehab assignment, meaning he's likely to return near the beginning of July.
Jun 7 2023Kansas City placed Staumont on the 15-day injured list Wednesday, retroactive to June 6, with a neck strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont will be out of action for two-plus weeks while he recovers from the injury. The right-hander has been replaced on the roster by Austin Cox, who was recalled from Triple-A Omaha. Staumont has struggled so far in 2023, logging a 5.40 ERA and 1.45 WHIP over 20 innings with Kansas City.
May 28 2023Staumont will serve as the opener during Monday's series opener in St. Louis, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont struggled in Friday's appearance against the Nationals, allowing four runs on three hits and two walks while striking out one in one inning. He's served exclusively as a reliever in the majors but will begin Monday's game on the mound, while Mike Mayers expects to serve as the primary pitcher.
Mar 25 2023Staumont was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont is a surprising omission from the Opening Day roster. He pitched to a 1.13 ERA and 10:5 K:BB across eight innings during Cactus League play, though the walk issues are a carryover from 2022. Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports manager Matt Quatraro told Staumont that he needs to work on getting ahead in counts. It's expected he'll be with the big club again at some point in the season, though the Royals boast bullpen depth that has been lacking in recent years.
Feb 22 2023Staumont (biceps) is among the Royals relievers who is expected to pitch in Friday's Cactus League opener versus the Rangers, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont spent the final six weeks of the 2022 season on the injured list with right biceps tendinitis, but he looks to be back to full strength for spring training and should open the upcoming campaign in a high-leverage relief role for Kansas City. Though he's picked up eight saves across the past two years and owns a career 26.1 percent strikeout rate in the majors, Staumont will face a tougher path to the closing gig in 2023 now that the Royals have added Aroldis Chapman to the roster to challenge Scott Barlow -- who saved 24 games last season -- for the gig.
Jan 13 2023Staumont (biceps) signed a one-year, $1.025 million contract with the Royals on Friday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont put up an ugly 6.45 ERA over 42 appearances in 2022 before his season ended prematurely with a biceps issue. The Royals will be hoping for better health and better results in 2023.
Aug 24 2022Staumont was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right biceps tendinitis, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont has surrendered 10 runs in his past four outings and will now be sidelined for at least the next couple weeks due to the tendinitis. He also threw a career-high 42 pitches over 1.1 innings Tuesday versus Arizona. The 28-year-old will be eligible to be reinstated Sept. 9.
Aug 13 2022Staumont (3-2) allowed five runs on four hits and a walk without recording an out, taking the loss Friday versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont was responsible for the entirety of the Dodgers' five-run rally in the seventh inning, including the two runners he left on base that Luke Weaver couldn't prevent from scoring. Inconsistency has been a problem for Staumont for the better part of two months, which includes an absence due to a neck injury. The right-hander now has a 5.77 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 41:25 K:BB through 34.1 innings. He's added three saves and five holds, but it seems unlikely he'll get many high-leverage looks since he hasn't gone more than two outings in a row without allowing a run since early June.
Aug 11 2022Staumont (3-1) struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the win Wednesday over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont kept the game tied in the top of the seventh inning, and MJ Melendez put the Royals ahead with a solo home run in the bottom of the frame. It's been mixed results for Staumont since he returned from a neck injury in mid-July -- he has allowed six runs over 8.1 innings in his last nine appearances. Overall he's posted a 4.46 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 41:24 K:BB through 34.1 innings overall while adding three saves, five holds and three blown saves. The right-hander's neck injury cost him the primary setup role to Taylor Clarke (oblique), who is now on the injured list himself, which should allow Staumont to re-establish himself in the high-leverage mix.
Jul 15 2022Staumont (neck) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont landed on the injured list with a neck strain in late June due to a neck strain, but he recently made a pair of rehab appearances at Triple-A Omaha. He allowed a run and a walk while striking out four in two scoreless innings and will rejoin the Royals' bullpen ahead of Friday's game against the Blue Jays.
Jul 9 2022Staumont (neck) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha on Sunday, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont landed on the injured list in late June due to a neck strain but has been cleared to return to game action in the minors to close out the weekend. If he feels good following Sunday's rehab appearance, the right-hander will likely be able to rejoin the Royals sometime next week.
Jun 26 2022Staumont was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to June 23, with a neck strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont hasn't pitched since giving up two runs over one-third of an inning Tuesday against the Angels, and he's apparently dealing with a neck injury. The 28-year-old will be eligible to be activated July 8, though it's unclear if he's expected to be healthy by that time.
Jun 10 2022Staumont struck out one in a perfect inning to earn a hold in Thursday's 7-5 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont has settled down lately with a six-inning scoreless streak in his last six appearances. He's allowed three hits and two walks while striking out six in that span. The right-hander has a 3.18 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 30:11 K:BB across 22.2 innings overall. He's added a 2-1 record, three saves, four holds and three blown saves as one of the Royals' primary options for saves, though Scott Barlow remains the favorite. Given the Royals are near the bottom of the overall major-league standings, fantasy managers may want to invest in bullpens with more save chances to go around.
May 26 2022Staumont (2-1) pitched a perfect inning and struck out two to earn the win Thursday versus the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont retired the side on 13 pitches (nine strikes) in the seventh inning, and the Royals rallied for the lead in the eighth. This was a solid bounce-back outing for Staumont, who took his first loss of the year in his last appearance May 22, which also came against the Twins. The right-hander now has a 4.08 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 26:9 K:BB with three saves, three blown saves and two holds in 17.2 innings. While Staumont pitched well, Scott Barlow was able to add a two-inning save Thursday -- both relievers are expected to continue sharing closing duties on a matchup basis as they have for much of the season.
May 22 2022Staumont (1-1) took the loss Sunday versus the Twins. He allowed two runs on two hits and two walks with two strikeouts in one inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont got the last out of the eighth inning after Taylor Clarke and Scott Barlow worked into a jam. He returned for the ninth, but Staumont got into trouble himself, allowing a sacrifice fly to Gary Sanchez and the go-ahead run on a two-out Gio Urshela single. Sunday's outing ended Staumont's 3.2-inning scoreless streak. The 28-year-old owns a 4.32 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 24:9 K:BB across 16.2 innings. He's logged three saves, two holds and three blown saves in 18 appearances.
May 18 2022Staumont struck out one in a perfect ninth inning to record his third save of the season in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Scott Barlow had pitched on three of the prior four days including Sunday and Monday, so Staumont got the call in the save situation and needed 16 pitches (12 strikes) to convert it. It's his first save since April 19, and the 28-year-old will remain second in line for ninth-inning duty as long as Barlow remains effective. On the season, Staumont sports a 3.68 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB through 14.2 innings.
May 15 2022Staumont (1-0) allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the win Sunday versus the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Royals' six-run lead evaporated in the seventh inning, but Staumont kept the deficit to one in the eighth. Salvador Perez hit a two-run single in the ninth to put Staumont in line for the win, and Scott Barlow was able to finish off the save. In his last eight outings, Staumont has surrendered four runs, nine hits and four walks. His win Sunday was his first decision of the year to go with two saves, two blown saves and a hold, and he's logged a 3.95 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 20:7 K:BB in 13.2 innings.
May 13 2022Staumont has allowed two runs in his last 3.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont has seen inconsistency creep into his pitching since late April -- he's allowed runs in four of his last seven outings. Two of those instances resulted in blown saves, which has allowed Scott Barlow to reclaim a stronger grip on the closer role. Staumont has a 4.26 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 19:7 K:BB while adding two saves and a hold through 12.2 innings this season.
Apr 19 2022Staumont earned the save while recording a walk and a strikeout in the ninth inning of a 4-3 win Tuesday over Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont threw more balls than strikes but was able to preserve the lead and earn his second save of the season. The righty has been called upon to close out the game in the last two contests for the Royals and is the lone member of the Kansas City bullpen to record a save. Incumbent closer Scott Barlow pitched the eighth inning and earned a hold for the second straight game.
Apr 16 2022Staumont struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his first save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Scott Barlow came into the year as the presumed closer for manager Mike Matheny, but it was Staumont who got the Royals' first save of 2022 while Barlow entered the game with two outs and one on in the seventh inning to pick up a hold. Both right-handers had worked the day before, so it seems clear they are the top two arms in the Kansas City bullpen for now, but if Barlow gets deployed in more of a fireman role, Staumont's fantasy value will rise quickly.
Apr 15 2022Staumont pitcher the eighth inning, striking out one in a 2-1 loss Friday against Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont needed just nine pitches to retire the side in order in the eighth. It was the first clean inning of the season for the righty. In 2021, Staumont allowed fewer than 6 H/9 while having nearly 10 K/9 and picking up a handful of saves. Scott Barlow is the closer for the Royals but Staumont is still one of the top arms in their bullpen.
Sep 29 2021Staumont (4-3) struck out one in 1.1 perfect innings to earn the win Tuesday over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In what became a de facto bullpen game for Kansas City after Brady Singer (Arm) left in the first inning, Staumont was able to get the last out of the eighth inning and retire the side in the ninth without trouble. The right-hander has kept runs off the board in 11 of 12 appearances in September, posting a 1.46 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and seven holds in 12.1 innings this month. For the season, he's pitched to a 2.92 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 72:27 K:BB, five saves and 16 holds through 64.2 innings, primarily in high-leverage situations.
Sep 25 2021Staumont walked two and struck out two over 1.1 scoreless innings to earn a hold in Friday's 3-1 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander got the last out of the seventh inning after Jake Brentz struggled. Staumont then worked out of his own jam in the eighth to record his 15th hold of the season. The 27-year-old has added five saves and a 3-3 record across 61 appearances while logging a 3.03 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 69:27 K:BB as a reliable high-leverage option.
Sep 9 2021Staumont (3-3) allowed three runs (two earned) on two hits and a walk in one-third of an inning, taking the loss Wednesday versus Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was brought into the game with no outs and two runners in scoring position in the eighth inning. Staumont allowed both runners inherited from Joel Payamps to score, and the former put three of the four batters he faced aboard as well. Staumont ultimately took the loss when Jake Brentz couldn't escape a bases-loaded jam. The sloppy outing inflated Staumont's ERA to 3.44 with a 1.16 WHIP, 64:23 K:BB, five saves and 10 holds through 55 innings. Lately he's seen more save chances go to Scott Barlow, but Staumont remains part of Kansas City's plans in high-leverage spots.
Aug 28 2021Staumont (3-2) allowed an unearned run on one hit and one walk while striking out two over 1.1 innings, earning the win over Seattle on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander returned from a one-day absence on the COVID-19 injured list, and he was able to get out of the 11th inning after Richard Lovelady left two on with two outs. Staumont returned for the 12th to protect a two-run lead, and while he yielded one run on a groundout, he was able to finish off the marathon win. The 27-year-old now has a 3.33 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 59:22 K:BB through 51.1 innings, filling a versatile, high-leverage role out of the bullpen.
Aug 27 2021Staumont (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont was placed on the injured list for an unspecified reason Thursday, but he'll rejoin the bullpen a day later. Across his last five appearances, the right-hander has earned four holds with a 2.08 ERA and 0.69 WHIP in 4.1 innings.
Aug 26 2021Staumont was placed on the injured list Thursday for unspecified reasons. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: No designation was provided with the move, so there's a possibility Staumont was placed on the COVID-19 injured list. If that's the case, he'll be eligible to be activated once he clears the health and safety protocols. Otherwise he'll be sidelined for at least the next 10 days.
Aug 11 2021Staumont (2-2) struck out three and didn't allow a baserunner in 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the win versus the Yankees on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was called upon to relieve Domingo Tapia to end the sixth inning, and Kansas City pulled ahead in the bottom of the sixth. Staumont has been solid recently with just three hits allowed and seven strikeouts in a scoreless streak that stands at 4.2 innings. He owns a 3.18 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 52:20 K:BB through 45.1 innings. While he's seen late-inning work at times (five saves, five holds), he's typically entered games earlier in recent weeks.
Aug 1 2021Staumont gave up a run on one hit and a walk with one strikeout in one inning versus Toronto on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was the first reliever in the game after Brad Keller (back) exited after three innings. Staumont wasn't great, giving up a solo home run to Santiago Espinal, which ended his three-inning scoreless streak. The right-hander has seen less high-leverage work lately, with two holds and a win in 10 appearances since the start of the July. He has a 3.54 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 45:20 K:BB in 40.2 innings overall.
Jul 17 2021Staumont (1-2) pitched a perfect inning and struck out two, earning the win Friday versus Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont worked the sixth inning and was awarded the win after starter Danny Duffy was removed as a precaution after four innings. Through 35.2 innings this year, Staumont has a 3.53 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 41:18 K:BB. He's added five saves and three holds, but he hasn't picked up a save since May 19, as manager Mike Matheny seems to prefer Greg Holland for closing duties.
Jun 29 2021Staumont (0-2) allowed a run on one hit and one walk with one strikeout in two innings, taking the loss versus Boston on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont worked the fifth and sixth innings. He got through the former without yielding a run, but Hunter Renfroe belted a solo home run to give Boston its first lead of the game, which held up. Through seven outings in June, Staumont has yielded four runs in 8.1 innings, including two homers. He's posted a solid 3.19 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 34:17 K:BB across 31 innings. While he's picked up five saves and two holds, manager Mike Matheny seems to prefer Greg Holland for closing duties lately, although Kansas City's ninth-inning is still very much a committee situation.
Jun 24 2021Staumont allowed a hit and a walk with one strikeout in 1.1 scoreless innings in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In five outings since he's returned from a knee injury, Staumont has not logged a save, hold or decision. He's given up three runs on six hits and two walks across 5.1 innings in that span. The 27-year-old saw time as the closer earlier in the season, but it appears Greg Holland -- who blew a save Wednesday -- has moved ahead of him in the pecking order for now. Kyle Zimmer is also a possibility for saves, although he's seen a more versatile role this year.
Jun 6 2021Staumont (knee) pitched a scoreless inning, allowing one hit and striking out one in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont spent the minimum 10 days on the injured list while recovering from a knee sprain. The right-hander has pitched to a 2.66 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 26:13 K:BB in 23.2 innings this season. He's added five saves and two holds, so he should be in the mix for high-leverage work, including ninth-inning looks, going forward.
Jun 3 2021Staumont (knee) threw live batting practice Thursday and has been tracking well since landing on the shelf, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Mike Matheny said this throwing session will provide a good indication of where Staumont is in his recovery. He was sidelined in late May by a knee sprain and is eligible to return Sunday at the earliest.
May 28 2021Staumont landed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a sprained left knee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The transaction was backdated to Thursday, so Staumont will be eligible to return June 6, though it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to do so. He's been the Royals primary ninth-inning option this season, recording five of the team's 12 saves. Greg Holland and Kyle Zimmer are tied for second with two apiece and could be the primary beneficiaries of Staumont's absence.
May 19 2021Staumont allowed one run (none earned) on one hit and one walk while striking out one in the ninth inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont was called upon to protect a three-run lead in the ninth inning and was able to do so to record his fifth save of the season. While the leadoff hitter reached base on an error, Staumont did surrender a double and a walk to make the frame a bit adventurous. Even so, Staumont has now recorded each of the team's last five saves, meaning it appears he has emerged as the team's preferred option in the closer role -- at least for the time being. He's pitched well enough to maintain high-leverage usage, as he currently owns a 2.18 ERA and 23:11 K:BB across 20.2 frames.
May 13 2021Staumont allowed a walk and struck out three in one inning of Wednesday's 4-2 loss to Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont emerged as Kansas City's top closing option in late April, but he's allowed four runs over his last 3.1 innings to open May. To make matters worse, Kansas City is mired in a 10-game losing streak, which has removed any save opportunities recently. Staumont will look to build off Wednesday's scoreless inning. He owns a 2.70 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 19:9 K:BB with three saves and two holds in 16.2 innings this season.
May 4 2021Staumont (1-1) was charged with the loss Tuesday against Cleveland after allowing three runs on two hits and a walk while striking out two batters and recording two outs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont recorded the final out of the seventh inning before working into a messy eighth. With a 3-3 tied ballgame, the right-hander struck out Jose Ramirez before walking Franmil Reyes. He then gave up an RBI double to Harold Ramirez and an RBI single to Josh Naylor, handing Cleveland the lead for good. Staumont has managed the bulk of Kansas City's saves recently, including three in a row last month, so his early-game appearance was slightly surprising.
Apr 28 2021Staumont recorded his third save of the season Wednesday against the Pirates. He tossed 1.1 scoreless innings while fanning two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont tossed 12 of his 18 pitches for strikes and pitched more than one inning for the fourth time this season, though this was the first time he did it to record a save. The right-hander has allowed just one earned run in 13.1 innings across 11 appearances and has gone 3-for-3 in save opportunities so far, so it seems Staumont is gaining some favor with the manager to become the team's full-time closer sooner than later.
Apr 26 2021Staumont picked up the save after walking one and striking out one in a scoreless inning Monday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont retired the first two batters without issue before walking Miguel Cabrera, but he managed to seal the deal by inducing a flyball for the final out of the contest. Kansas City currently has a number of options out of the bullpen to deploy in the closer's role, though Staumont appears to be gaining some favor with his skipper after having his number called in two straight save chances.
Apr 24 2021Staumont did not allow a baserunner and struck out two to earn the save Saturday against Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont entered the game with a one-run lead and pitched effectively to pick up his first save of the campaign. His usage only adds to the confusion of the Royals' bullpen situation, as six different relievers have now recorded at least one save for the club this season. However, both Wade Davis and Scott Barlow have scuffled a bit of late -- Barlow did throw a clean eighth inning in this contest to earn a hold -- which could give Staumont an opportunity to become a more prominent portion of the closer committee in Kansas City.
Apr 18 2021Staumont pitched a perfect eighth inning to earn a hold in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont needed only 10 pitches to get through this outing. He's yet to allow a run in 7.2 innings this season. The right-hander has given up only two hits and a walk with four strikeouts and two holds in six outings.
Apr 14 2021Staumont pitched two scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out one to earn a hold in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont entered the game with a one-run lead to protect. The Royals added four runs while Staumont was in the game, giving the right-hander a larger cushion, not that he needed it. He's allowed just one hit and one walk with four strikeouts in 5.2 innings this season, and he's yet to allow a run. He should be good to go after spending Tuesday on the COVID-19-related injured list.
Apr 13 2021Staumont was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with an unspecified injury. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old last pitched Sunday with a scoreless frame against the White Sox, but it's unclear if he suffered the injury during that contest. Staumont will be eligible to be activated April 23, though he doesn't have an official return timeline.
Apr 3 2021Staumont pitched a perfect ninth inning in Saturday's 11-4 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a non-save situation, but Staumont still pitched well. He needed just nine pitches to retire the side and end the game. The 27-year-old right-hander posted a 2.45 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, eight holds and a 0.7 groundball-to-flyball ratio in 25.2 innings last year. Staumont is expected to see high-leverage work in 2021, including some save opportunities. Greg Holland, Wade Davis and Scott Barlow are also in the mix to close in a crowded Royals bullpen.
Mar 15 2021Staumont revealed Monday that he contracted COVID-19 right before the start of camp, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He lost weight and dealt with a high fever, which is why he is a little behind the rest of Kansas City's relievers in terms of getting spring work in. Staumont made his spring debut Sunday, striking out one while allowing zero baserunners in one inning against the Dodgers. He should work in the late innings and will compete with Greg Holland and Scott Barlow for save opportunities.
Mar 11 2021Staumont threw one inning in a simulated game Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont was delayed arriving to camp for undisclosed reasons and has been ramping up his workload slowly since. He had thrown bullpens and live batting practice prior to Thursday's simulated game and the next step will be Cactus League action.
Sep 13 2020Staumont gave up two hits with zero strikeouts but did not allow a run in one inning Saturday against the Pirates en route to his eighth hold of the season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont has been a valuable setup man for the Royals, boasting a 1.80 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 20 innings, although his 14 walks and 1.40 WHIP still linger as negative aspects of his fantasy profile. Greg Holland has emerged as the team's top closing option.
Aug 8 2020Staumont (back) is feeling better than expected Saturday, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont's back tightened up after he slipped on the mound while delivering a pitch Friday against the Twins. He was removed from the game, but manager Mike Matheny provided an encouraging update Saturday. However, Matheny said that the team will proceed with caution in order to prevent a more serious issue.
Aug 7 2020Staumont was removed from Friday's win against the Twins with back tightness, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Staumont slipped on the mound while delivering one of his pitches Friday, and manager Mike Matheny said after the game that he was removed from the game as a precautionary measure. The right-hander will be examined again Saturday in order to better determine the extent of the injury.
Mar 25 2020Staumont impressed the big-league coaching staff by striking out 10 while allowing zero earned runs in six spring innings, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He gave up four hits and three walks -- the walks have long been what has held Staumont back. Flanagan suggests that Staumont's spring performance may have secured him the eighth spot in the big-league bullpen. His control will probably always be a weakness, but Staumont has some of the best pure stuff among the Royals' relievers.
Jul 20 2019The Royals recalled<\/a> Staumont from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 19 2019Staumont will be recalled from Triple-A Omaha prior to Saturday's game against the Indians, Robert Murray of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 7 2018Staumont has moved back to the rotation for Triple-A Omaha, giving up two earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out nine over 8.2 innings across two starts.Staumont's stuff is so electric that he is fantasy relevant as a starter or reliever, but there's a bit more upside if he is able to make it as a starter long term. It's only been two starts, but the fact he has just one walk over that span is very encouraging. A blow-up outing could be right around the corner, but if he can string together some good outings and continue to limit the free passes, he could join the big-league rotation sometime this summer.