Scott Barlow Stats

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Scott Barlow became the first player to record two six-out saves this season on Thursday when he closed out the team's 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins. Barlow pitched the eighth and ninth innings and allowed one walk, no hits and no runs while striking out two. The save was his second of the year. His first came back on April 15. The Royals have now had three different relievers record exactly one save over the past 10 days: Kyle Zimmer, Greg Holland and Barlow. Royals manager Mike Matheny seems to prefer Barlow in a flex type of role, so it might be more likely that we see Holland or Zimmer out for the next opportunity. Holland has the most recent save other than Barlow's, so he's probably the favorite, but it could be a committee type of situation until Josh Staumont (knee) returns from the injured list.

7 days ago

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Scott Barlow became the latest Royals reliever to earn a save on Thursday. Barlow came on in the eighth inning of Thursday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays and went on to pitch two innings, allowing two hits, no walks and no runs while striking out one. He earned his first save of the year and became the fifth different Royal to earn a save on the year. Royals manager Mike Matheny is going to be tough to predict in his closer management. Greg Holland earned his first save on Tuesday and that was his only appearance since Sunday, so one would imagine he would have been fine to go on Thursday. Holland is still the favorite to earn saves overall, but Barlow, Kyle Zimmer and Wade Davis are all in the crowded saves picture as well. Each of the four players mentioned above has exactly one save so far this year.

over 1 month ago

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Scott Barlow has had a solid spring with the team. He's pitched 6 2/3 innings over seven appearances and has allowed three hits, five walks and two earned runs while striking out 11. Barlow yielded only 2.7 BB/9 in 2020, so hopefully the walks will go down once the season starts. Greg Holland is expected to be the Royals' primary closer to start the year, but Barlow could see some save opportunities as well. For now, expect Barlow to be one of the team's high-leverage set-up men with the occasional save opportunity. If Holland falters, Barlow could be next in line for the team's closer role.

over 2 months ago