Jakob Junis Stats

Kansas City Royals pitcher Jakob Junis has been optioned to Triple-A to free up a roster spot for Jackson Kowar. This shouldn't surprise anyone with Junis posting a 5.19 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 35/11 K/BB ratio across 34 2/3 innings. He was already pulled out of the rotation, so Junis was the odd man out here. Kowar is scheduled to pitch against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. This is unlikely to be a spot start, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect Junis back anytime soon. Junis can be ignored in all fantasy formats going forward, while Kowar is an intriguing streaming choice and worth a look in mixed leagues.

4 days ago

Kansas City Royals pitcher Jakob Junis was given a spot start in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox. He struggled in the outing, lasting just 1 1/3 innings and allowing four hits and three runs (two earned) while striking out one. Junis started off the year strong and pitched his way into the starting rotation. He then struggled and was moved back to the bullpen, where his struggles continued. Over 11 games and 29.1 innings this year, he has a 5.52 ERA and 1.36 WHIP.

27 days ago

The Kansas City Royals are moving pitcher Jakob Junis back to the bullpen. The team's No. 2 prospect Daniel Lynch is being called up to make his MLB debut on Monday and he is taking Junis's spot in the rotation. It's a disappointing development to any fantasy manager who is currently rostering Junis, who has turned in solid outings in three of his four starts this year. Most recently on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, he pitched 6 1/3 innings and allowed just two earned runs while striking out nine. He has a 3.47 ERA and 1.16 ERA through 23.1 innings on the year. In deep leagues, he's worth stashing if you have the space. There's a good chance he'll be back in the rotation sometime soon.

over 1 month ago