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    Royals call up Mitch Spence from Triple-A Omaha

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    KC Relief Pitcher #54
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    Royals recalled RHP Mitch Spence from Triple-A Omaha.

    Spence has given up six runs over four innings in both of his appearances for the Royals this season, first in a relief outing against the Nationals in April and later in a start against the Yankees last week. He’ll likely throw a few innings tonight against the White Sox and then return to Triple-A.
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  • KC Relief Pitcher #54
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    Spence retreats to the minors after allowing a staggering 10 runs over 1 1/3 innings during Friday’s apocalyptic 22-1 loss to the White Sox. The 28-year-old has allowed 22 runs over 9 1/3 innings at the big-league level this season.
  • KC Relief Pitcher #54
    Spence is sent down to make room for Connor Seabold after the Royals acquired Seabold via trade. Spence will likely be back in some sort of role with Kansas City before the summer concludes.
  • KC Relief Pitcher #54
    Spence gave up seven hits, walked one and struck out one. Spence is nothing if not consistent as the 28-year-old right-hander has appeared in two games for the Royals this year and allowed six runs in four innings both times. It’s unlikely the Royals saw enough from Spence on Monday to keep him in the rotation.
  • KC Relief Pitcher #54
    Spence draws the starting assignment for Monday’s series opener against the Nationals after spending nearly two months in the minors. The 28-year-old was hit hard in a handful of early-season appearances for Kansas City. He’s unlikely to work too deep into this contest and is not a recommended fantasy option.
  • KC Relief Pitcher #54
    The 27-year-old hurler got into one game during his time with the Royals, giving up six runs on four hits and five walks over four innings, leading to an unsightly 13.50 ERA and 2.25 WHIP. He’ll attempt to work through his command issues at the minor league level. Mason Black was recalled from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move on Sunday.
  • KC Relief Pitcher #54
    Spence threw five innings in his first start in Omaha, allowing just one run in five innings despite striking out one. It’s possible he’s a bulk reliever or starter over the weekend if the Royals want to shift some pitchers around in the wake of Cole Ragans leaving yesterday’s start early.
  • KC Relief Pitcher #54
    Spence was a long shot to crack Kansas City’s season-opening roster this spring. He’ll open the year back in the upper minors after being acquired from the Athletics in a small trade earlier this spring. The 27-year-old holds a respectable 4.77 ERA (4.67 xERA), 1.40 WHIP and 192/70 K/BB ratio across 236 innings in the majors since 2024.
  • KC Relief Pitcher #54
    All of the runs scored in the second before the Royals pulled Spence with two outs in the frame. He returned to retire Ian Happ in the third and then left for good. Spence, who was acquired from the A’s a month ago, has allowed eight runs over seven innings this spring. At this point, he seems more likely to wind up in the Triple-A rotation than in the major league pen.
  • KC Relief Pitcher #54
    The 27-year-old hurler didn’t walk a batter or record a strikeout in the ballgame. The Dodgers jumped on him in the opening inning with consecutive RBI knocks from Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts and Teoscar Hernandez pushing three runs across. Spence then settled in and worked a pair of scoreless innings to end his day. He got three swings and misses on 42 pitches on the night, registering an uninspiring CSW of only 17 percent. The expectation is that Spence will begin the season in a long relief role for the Royals, which saps him of any late-round fantasy appeal that he may have had if he were in the rotation.
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    Spence had been designated for assignment by the Athletics earlier in the week. The 27-year-old right-hander struggled to a 5.10 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and a 66/22 K/BB ratio over 84 2/3 innings in 32 appearances (eight starts) with the A’s in 2025. He adds quality depth for the Royals.

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  • CLE Left Fielder #38
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    Steven Kwan went 5-for-5 and scored three runs in an extra-inning win Tuesday over the Angels.

    Kwan also drew a walk, so it was a six-reach day for the 28-year-old leadoff hitter. All five hits were singles, not that anyone is complaining. The power hasn’t been there all year for Kwan, but the five knocks up his average to .274 with a .378 on-base percentage.
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    José Ramírez drove in five runs, doubled three times and stolen a base to help the Guardians to an 8-6 extra-inning win over the Angels on Tuesday.

    Ramírez’s final double was in the 10th inning to score a pair, and it gave Cleveland an 8-6 lead and ultimately the victory. The stolen base is the 30th of the season for the perennial MVP candidate. Because of injury and inconsistent play, he won’t be in those discussions this year, but Tuesday showed that he’s nowhere close to done being an impactful player.

    - Christopher Crawford
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    Vaughn Grissom homered twice in an extra-inning loss to the Guardians on Tuesday.

    Grissom hit a two-run homer in the first inning off a wholly ineffective Gavin Williams, and then took Logan Allen deep in the fifth. The 25-year-old is just organizational depth at this stage in his career, but it’s fun to be reminded why Grissom was considered a potential star when coming up in the Atlanta organization.
    - Christopher Crawford
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    Cade Smith hurled a scoreless 10th inning to pick up a save versus the Angels on Tuesday.

    Smith hit Cristian Moore to begin the inning, and a sacrifice bunt put runners on second and third with one out. Smith was able to whiff the next two, and it gives him 35 saves on the campaign and lowers his ERA on the season to 2.40.
    - Christopher Crawford
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    Walbert Ureña allowed five runs in 3 2/3 innings in a no-decision versus the Guardians on Tuesday.

    Ureña and Gavin Williams have been two of the more solid options in the American League this year, and surprisingly, they both stunk, as both gave up a five-spot in the outing. Ureña couldn’t find the strike zone before being pulled, as he walked five and threw just 50-of-89 pitches for strikes before being bounced. The 22-year-old is likely starting to tire in his first MLB campaign, and while he still has an excellent 2.94 ERA, there’s just as much risk as reward for the rest of the season. He’ll try and show he’s still got juice in the tank against the Yankees next week.

    - Christopher Crawford
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    Gavin Williams went just 1 1/3 innings and was charged for five runs, but didn’t factor into Tuesday’s decision in a start versus the Angels.

    In terms of following up his 11-strikeout effort against the Giants, Williams did not. He gave up six hits while getting just four outs, and two of those hits went over the fence. It’s a disappointing outing regardless of the situation, but after dominating for so much of that last outing against San Francisco, and then facing one of the worst teams in baseball, it just adds to said disappointment. He’ll get a chance to bounce back against the Blue Jays next week.
    - Christopher Crawford
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    Rafael Devers went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, two runs scored, and a walk to lead the Giants to a 3-1 win over the Reds on Tuesday.

    Devers drew a walk and scored a run in the first inning, then later extended the Giants’ lead with a solo homer off Brady Singer in the fifth. It was his third home run in his last five games. The 29-year-old first baseman is slashing .244/.322/.480 with 28 homers, 73 runs scored, and 74 RBI across 559 plate appearances.
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    Sal Stewart went 1-for-4 with a solo homer against the Giants on Tuesday.

    Stewart made sure the Reds wouldn’t get shut out, taking Carson Seymour deep for a solo homer in the top of the ninth for the team’s only run of the game. The 22-year-old slugger is up to 28 homers, 74 runs scored, 99 RBI, and 12 steals while hitting .263/.335/.475 across 576 plate appearances.
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    Carson Seymour gave up one run before holding on for a save against the Reds on Tuesday.

    Seymour got the call to close out Tuesday’s contest against the Reds with a three-run lead. He gave up a solo homer to Sal Stewart before holding on for his first save of the season. This comes with Dylan Smith unavailable after pitching in two of the last three games. Don’t expect Seymour to be a consistent option for saves.
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    Anthony Molina tossed 4 1/3 scoreless innings of relief in a win against the Reds on Tuesday.

    Molina entered the game with two outs in the second inning after starter Adrian Houser departed early with a trainer. Molina stepped in nicely, pitching through the sixth while keeping the Reds off the board as he scattered just one hit and one walk. The 24-year-old right-hander may have to give the Giants more bulk work, either as a starter or a reliever, if Houser is to miss some time.