MLB Standings
From one and a half games back at the All Star Break, the Royals end August 14.5 Games up on the Twins, 8 G short of another 1000 W season, and a magic number of 15 to clinch a 15th straight pennant, breaking the Braves record.
Kansas City Results
Kansas City Statistics
An incredible 23-4 month has fired the Royals to postseason favourite status with the SP ERA dropping under 4.00 and improving to 5th in the AL over the course of the month.
For the month of August, David de Anda of the Kansas City Royals has really worn out the sweet spot on his bat. He has assaulted, used and abused American League pitchers to the tune of a .346 batting average and was honored as the hottest hitter of the month today.
The third baseman swung into action for the Kansas City Royals and was named August's best newcomer in the American League.
de Anda went 28 for 81 last month with 9 walks. The third baseman tallied 7 home runs, 19 RBIs, 24 runs scored and compiled a .419 on-base percentage.
This year, de Anda is batting .311 with 25 home runs.
Transactions & Injuries
Dusty Glick’s return to a Injury Rehab assignment was the big news of the month and he is set to return to the Big Leagues when the Royals take advantage of roster expansion and the same will be true for Jorge Corujo.
The Royals lost two relievers, Luis Danys Rhodes straining his hamstring and Chris Morrow hurting his shoulder. Rhodes will be out for at least 3 weeks, while Morrow should be back around the time of roster expansion. C.J. Binkle and Mike Krebs earn recalls with both pitching better in a small sample than earlier in the season.
Wednesday, August 3rd , 2050
Signed international amateur CF Nelson Rivera out of Dominican Republic to a minor league contract.
Tuesday, August 9th , 2050
RP Luis Danys Rhodes was injured while pitching. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Thursday, August 11th , 2050
RP Luis Danys Rhodes diagnosed with a strained hamstring, is day-to-day for 3 weeks.
Friday, August 12th , 2050
Sent SP Dusty Glick to Triple A Omaha for injury rehab.
Saturday, August 20th , 2050
RP Chris Morrow was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: sore shoulder. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last one week.
Purchased the contract of RP C.J. Binkle from Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of RP Mike Krebs from Triple A Omaha.
Sunday, August 21st , 2050
Signed international amateur SP Luis Heras out of Venezuela to a minor league contract.
Wednesday, August 24th , 2050
Sent CF Jorge Corujo to Triple A Omaha for injury rehab.
Thursday, August 25th , 2050
Signed international amateur CL Jorge Enciso out of Dominican Republic to a minor league contract.
Wednesday, August 31st , 2050
Signed international amateur SP Edgar Grajeda out of Venezuela to a minor league contract.
Minor League News
In August Northwest Arkansas starter, J.P. Carrillo really put the strong arm on the other Texas League teams and hauled in the Pitcher of the Month trophy. He did it with an impressive 5 wins and no losses.
In 5 starts and 36 innings of work, Carrillo limited opposing batters to 25 base hits and a .195 batting average. He fanned 30, issued 7 walks and had a 2.50 ERA.
This year, Carrillo has made 7 starts, thrown 49.1 innings, fanned 42 batters and walked 10. His won-lost record is 6-0 with a 2.37 ERA.