Josh Staumont Stats

Reliever Josh Staumont and the Kansas City Royals avoided salary arbitration after agreeing to a one-year, $1.25 million deal. The 29-year-old has two seasons left of arbitration before becoming a free agent in 2026. Staumont could not access his true, dependable form this past season after a promising 2021 season. In 2022, Staumont displayed a whopping 6.45 ERA across 37 2/3 frames. Although just a year prior, in 2021, the right-hander molded a 2.88 ERA across 64 appearances. However, the 29-year-old landed on the injured list twice this past year, which may have been the cause of his struggles. The Royals hope to tap into Staumont's success and shape him into his true form. Staumont is expected to be used in a high-leverage role for the Royals in 2023.

over 2 months ago

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Josh Staumont picked up his second save of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Twins. Staumont came in to pitch the ninth inning up by a run. He got Ryan Jeffers to pop out, walked Luiz Arraez, struck out Jorge Polanco, and got Carlos Correa to ground into a force out to end the game. Fantasy managers likely thought that teammate Scott Barlow would be the team's leading closer heading into the season, but Staumont has seen and converted both of the team's save opportunities with a 3.60 ERA, six strikeouts, and three walks over five innings pitched. This does not necessarily mean that Staumont will be the outright closer for the Royals going forward, but he is worth a look in deeper roto leagues, as he is currently just 12 percent rostered.

over 9 months ago

The Kansas City Royals placed right-handed pitcher Josh Staumont on the injured list on Thursday due to undisclosed reasons and recalled Scott Blewett from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. It's very possible that this move is COVID-19-related, which means that Staumont could be back within 10 days. The reliever also went on the injured list back in April because of what was described as a reaction to the vaccine. Staumont has been a useful late-inning reliever for the Royals, successfully converting all five of his save chances while adding nine holds, 57 strikeouts, 21 walks, a 3.42 ERA, .205 opponent's batting average and a 1.18 WHIP in 50 innings. Although Scott Barlow blew his last save opportunity on Wednesday, he remains the favorite for saves in KC.

over a year ago