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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 14
Royals Roster Moves: Lucas Erceg Returns to Kansas City After Triple-A Stint
The Kansas City Royals had the day off Monday before heading to Houston to take on the Astros in a three-game series on Tuesday. Before hitting the road, Kansas City announced some roster moves.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 25
What’s Next for Lucas Erceg Following Royals Demotion, Michael Massey’s Emergence: One Royal Way
The Kansas City Royals’ bullpen has not had the greatest season. More specifically, the late-inning group has struggled to stay healthy and close out games.
The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 19 players to join the 30/30 club multiple times in their MLB careers can you name in five minutes?
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18
Royals Option Lucas Erceg
The Royals announced today that right-hander Carlos Durán has been recalled from Triple-A Omaha. Fellow righty Lucas Erceg has been optioned to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 12
Lucas Erceg’s Continued Struggles Create Difficult Question for Royals
The Kansas City Royals acquired right-handed pitcher Lucas Erceg ahead of the 2024 trade deadline. Erceg fit the Royals’ needs as they were pushing for the postseason and needed a dependable late-inning reliever.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / July 13
Kansas City Royals news: Benches clear in Baltimore after Erceg HBP
Kansas City Royals reliever Lucas Erceg hit Baltimore Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander on the hand in the seventh inning of the Royals 8-2 loss, leading to some tempers flaring and the benches clearing.
Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / June 10
Royals' Carlos Estévez Injury Update Emerges Amid Team's Closer Turnover
Closer for the Kansas City Royals has been a revolving door in 2026. However, there may be some positive news on the horizon. According to MLB.com’s Anne Rogers, Royals closer Carlos Estévez is continuing his throwing progression and could throw a bullpen session by the end of the week.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 31
Fantasy Baseball Closer Confidential for Week 10 2026: Jansen and Erceg Are Vulnerable
Three closers just graduated to Secure. One more is on the doorstep. The boys of summer are taking over — and we've triple-checked every grade before ringing the final bell.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 30
Royals closer situation goes from bad to worse in walk-off loss to Rangers
Just when it looked as though the Kansas City Royals may have life, they ended up digging themselves deeper.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 26
Lucas Erceg's Season Calls for Concern in the Back End of the Royals Bullpen
After a series win over the Seattle Mariners, the Royals welcomed the New York Yankees for a Memorial Day game to kick off a three-game series. The Royals held a 4-3 lead going into the ninth inning, meaning Lucas Erceg was called upon to close the game out.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26
Royals closer gets brutally honest after blowing save vs. Yankees
The Kansas City Royals have struggled so far in their series against the New York Yankees. On Monday, Royals closer Lucas Erceg blew a save in the ninth inning as Kansas City lost 4-3.
Royals’ Lucas Erceg Finding His Groove With Dominant Recent Stretch
The Kansas City Royals are back home after completing a three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners. Kansas City has now won eight of its last 11 games. Across those 11 games, the Royals have been more productive offensively.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 20, 2025
2025 Injury Report: Updates on Bogaerts, Erceg, Keith
More players have been shut down, as Lucas Erceg and Martin Perez are done for the year. Meanwhile, in San Diego, the Padres should get their starting shortstop back next week, just in time for the final week of the regular season.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19, 2025
Royals' playoff chances take blow with right-hander's injury
The Royals have fallen back in the standings, with pitching injuries playing a notable role.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 18, 2025
Royals get promising Lucas Erceg injury update after painful incident
The Kansas City Royals were swept by the New York Yankees earlier this week and now the team has dropped the first two games of a four-game series against the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers to fall to 8-13 on the season.
Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / April 3, 2025
Royals Reliever Speaks on Mental Health Journey: 'I choose to be happy'
Royals RHP Lucas Erceg entered the game against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday afternoon with one out in the bottom of the 7th inning. Taking the mound of American Family Field, he hadn't delivered a pitch outside of spring training since Game 4 of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees Oct.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 29, 2025
All-Star closer agrees to deal with AL playoff team
One All-Star relief pitcher is off the free-agent market.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 2, 2024
Takeaways from Orioles-Royals Game 2: K.C.'s bullpen shines in series-clinching win
It's safe to say that the Kansas City Royals' offseason spending spree paid off, as the team is heading to the American League Division Series for the first time since 2015.
Kansas City Royals News / California Golden Bears on SI / October 2, 2024
Former Cal pitcher Lucas Erceg Gets Saves in Both Royals Wins
Former Cal pitcher Lucas Erceg was stumbling around with the Oakland A’s until late July this season, but now he is one of the heroes of the Kansas City’s two-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles in an American League Wild Card Series.
Kansas City Royals News / Athletics on SI / October 2, 2024
Kansas City Royals Closer Erceg Just Continues Terrific Season
When the Oakland A's traded for Lucas Erceg from the Milwaukee Brewers in 2023, it was unclear exactly what the Athletics were getting. Erceg had been a position player prospect turned pitcher, and was acquired from the Brewers, a certified pitching factory, for cash.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / August 30, 2024
One play may have just crushed Royals hopes for AL pennant
The Kansas City Royals are going to need to come together to overcome health concerns.
MLB News / Athletics on SI / July 30, 2024
A's Trade Erceg to the Royals
The Oakland A's have traded right-hander Lucas Erceg to the Kansas City Royals, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Erceg was acquired by the A's from the Milwaukee Brewers in 2023, for cash, after converting from playing on the infield to being a high octane reliever.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29, 2024
A's pitcher Lucas Erceg drawing 'significant' trade interest
Hard-throwing Athletics righty reliever Lucas Erceg is “drawing significant interest,” according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 21, 2024
Three underrated potential trade chips at MLB trade deadline
Let's take a look at three potential trade chips who are not getting any attention.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 12, 2024
A's reinstate RHP Lucas Erceg from injured list
The Oakland Athletics reinstated right-hander Lucas Erceg from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday. The 29-year-old setup man landed on the IL on May 31 after he experienced forearm tightness.
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / June 12, 2024
A's Likely to Get Lucas Erceg Back on Wednesday
When talking with Oakland A's right-hander Lucas Erceg before Sunday's game, he sounded pretty confident that he'd be activated from the IL on Wednesday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 10, 2024
Five underrated MLB trade chips contenders should consider targeting
The 2024 MLB trade deadline is July 30 at 6 p.m. ET, and while struggling teams still have time to turn their seasons around, a seller's market has begun to form. Here are five underrated trade chips contenders should consider.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 31, 2024
Athletics place RHP Lucas Erceg (forearm) on 15-day IL
The Oakland Athletics placed right-hander Lucas Erceg on the 15-day injured list on Friday due to a strained right forearm. The move is retroactive to Sunday.
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / May 31, 2024
With Lucas Erceg Headed to the IL, Who Takes Over the 8th for the A's?
May has been an injury plagued month for the Oakland A's. After getting through April unscathed, the pitching staff has drastically changed over the past few weeks.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 31, 2024
A's to place key reliever on 15-day IL with forearm tightness
The right-hander experienced forearm tightness while warming up on Tuesday. He’s headed back to Oakland for further evaluation.
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