Michael Wacha Fantasy Stats

Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Wacha (head) will come off the seven-day concussion injured list to start against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, according to Jaylon Thompson of the Kansas City Star. Wacha will end up missing just one start after an off-the-field accident forced him to the IL on Sept. 9. The 34-year-old has been a reliable part of the Royals' rotation for the second straight season, having registered a 3.45 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP, and 117:41 K:BB over 28 starts and 159 innings. Wacha turned in a rough outing against the Mariners in a June 30 loss, though, as they knocked him around for five earned runs on eight hits (including two homers) and a walk in five frames.

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (concussion) was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list on Tuesday. Wacha was scheduled to take the ball for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians, but that won't happen anymore. Wacha was involved in an off-the-field incident which will force him to miss some time. The right-hander is eligible to return on September 16. The Royals didn't announce who is going to take over his spot in the starting rotation. Fantasy managers should slide Wacha onto the IR and check back to see who will take the mound on Wednesday.

The Kansas City Royals announced that they have reinstated right-hander Michael Wacha (personal) from the paternity list and optioned righty Stephen Kolek to Triple-A Omaha. Wacha will start Sunday's game against the division-rival Detroit Tigers. Although Wacha's not a great source of strikeouts, the 34-year-old has nonetheless enjoyed another solid season. He has made 26 starts and gone 8-10 with a 3.39 ERA, a 1.18 WHIP, and 108:38 K:BB in 148 2/3 innings. Wacha has already faced the Tigers three times this year and held his own in each outing. The Royals won two of those meetings, and Wacha combined to allow just five earned runs on 16 hits and post 15 strikeouts against two walks over 18 1/3 frames.

The Kansas City Royals announced on Friday that they placed right-hander Michael Wacha on the paternity list and recalled right-hander Stephen Kolek from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Wacha will be away from the team for a few days, which puts his next scheduled start on Sunday against the division-rival Detroit Tigers in question. Left-hander Noah Cameron would be on normal rest for Game 2 of the series on Saturday, but the Royals listed that day as TBA for a starter. Depending on when Wacha returns to the Royals, the team could push Cameron back to Sunday and have Kolek make his debut with the team on Saturday. In any event, fantasy managers need to be prepared for Wacha to potentially miss his start this weekend. The 34-year-old veteran has gone 8-10 in 2025 with a decent 3.39 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and only 108 strikeouts in 148 2/3 innings over 26 starts. UPDATE: Wacha is still scheduled to start on Sunday in the series finale.

Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Wacha shut down the Detroit Tigers with seven innings of one-hit ball in a 1-0 victory on Saturday. The 33-year-old carried a no-hitter into the seventh, but a Colt Keith single put an end to the hurler's bid for history. Wacha (3-4) left in a scoreless tie, so he didn't factor into the decision. He finished with six strikeouts and just one walk on the way to his fifth quality start of the season. Wacha has somewhat quietly posted an outstanding 2.88 ERA in 68 2/3 innings this year, though he has only racked up 50 strikeouts along the way. He'll be a good option for fantasy managers in a road start against the Chicago White Sox on June 6. Wacha faced them back on May 7 and dazzled over seven scoreless innings.

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha pitched seven shutout innings and earned his second win of the season in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over the White Sox. He allowed three hits and one walk while striking out five. The 33-year-old veteran has been solid as of late, as this was his sixth straight start of at least five innings while allowing three runs or less. He won't blow away hitters with his stuff, but he has gotten the job done to the tune of a 2.98 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with 34 strikeouts in 45 innings so far in 2025. He'll look to keep the momentum going in his next start, set to be against the Astros in Houston.

Kansas City Royals Starting Pitcher Michael Wacha threw six strong innings on Saturday night, allowing just four hits and two walks while striking out six Astros to earn his first victory of the season. He lowered his ERA to 3.38 and his FIP to 4.20 in his five starts for Kansas City. It was a close game throughout since Framber Valdez gave up just two runs, but Wacha was even sharper, never allowing a runner to reach third base. The win moves the Royals back to .500 on the season at 14-14 and 11-4 at home. Wacha will look to build on this win in his next start, which is currently scheduled for next Friday night on the road in Baltimore.

The Kansas City Royals and right-hander Michael Wacha agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal on Sunday, according to sources. The deal to keep Wacha in town includes a club option and can max out at four years and $72 million. The 33-year-old veteran and former first-rounder was a big reason why the Royals surprised with a playoff appearance in 2024 and advanced to the American League Division Series before losing to the New York Yankees. He was fully expected to decline his $16 million player option for 2025 after going 13-8 with a 3.35 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 145 strikeouts in 166 2/3 innings in his 29 regular-season starts. Wacha has pitched pretty well the last three seasons with the Royals, Padres and Red Sox when he's managed to stay healthy. However, he's had issues avoiding the injury bug in the past and doesn't miss as many bats as fantasy managers would like.

Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro announced on Tuesday that veteran right-hander Michael Wacha will start Game 4 of the American League Division Series on Thursday at Kauffman Stadium against the New York Yankees. Wacha will be hoping to bounce back against the Yankees at home this time after allowing three earned runs on four hits while walking three and striking out three in four innings in Game 1 on Saturday in the Bronx in a no-decision. The 33-year-old veteran was better at home in 2024 with the Royals, sporting a 2.89 ERA and 1.16 WHIP with 68 strikeouts and 19 walks in 14 innings at Kauffman Stadium, as opposed to a 3.78 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 15 starts on the road. Wacha has struggled in the playoffs in his career, though, posting a 5.36 ERA with nine home runs allowed in nine appearances (seven starts).

Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Wacha has been tabbed to start Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Saturday against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Left-hander Cole Ragans, who dealt with cramping in his calf in his outing against the Baltimore Orioles in Game 1 of the wild-card series on Tuesday, is lined up to start in Game 2 on Monday. Wacha will be opposed by Yankees ace Gerrit Cole. The 33-year-old veteran was solid for the third straight season in his first year with the Royals in 2024, going 13-8 with a 3.35 ERA, a 1.19 WHIP and a 145:45 K:BB in 166 2/3 innings and 29 starts. He's not overpowering but continues to limit hard contact and pitch deep into games. Wacha did not face the Yankees at all this season but wasn't as good on the road, with a 3.78 ERA, a 1.23 WHIP, 77 strikeouts and 26 walks in 85 2/3 innings over 15 starts away from Kauffman Stadium. Wacha won't be a priority DFS sleeper for Saturday's Division Series slate.