{"id":1961308,"date":"2025-08-15T02:43:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T02:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1961308"},"modified":"2025-08-15T02:43:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T02:43:52","slug":"royals-demote-former-pittsburgh-pirates-starting-pitcher-to-bullpen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/royals-demote-former-pittsburgh-pirates-starting-pitcher-to-bullpen\/","title":{"rendered":"Royals Demote Former Pittsburgh Pirates Starting Pitcher to Bullpen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"style_hfl21i-o_O-style_uhlm2\"\/>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_fw3zn1yy4\">PITTSBURGH \u2014 A former Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher has struggled with his new team and lost a spot in the rotation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_cql6im420\">Anne Rogers of MLB.com reported that Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro announced they are moving left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter to the bullpen, as right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen comes off the injured list and will take over for the matchup on Aug. 16 vs. the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium. <\/p>\n<figure data-mm-id=\"_env28tn6l\" class=\"style_1y6if9u-o_O-style_6s3kpz\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Michael Lorenzen will come off the IL and slot back into the rotation on Saturday. Ryan Bergert scheduled to start Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Bailey Falter is going to the bullpen, manager Matt Quatraro said today.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Anne Rogers (@anne__rogers) <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/anne__rogers\/status\/1955661682379722767?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 13, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_3yv19ftwp\">Falter joined the Royals, after the Pirates <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1ls94gh\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/pirates\/news\/pirates-trade-bailey-falter-kansas-city-royals\" target=\"_blank\"><u>traded<\/u><\/a> him ahead of the deadline on July 31, in exchange for left-handed relief pitcher Evan Sisk and first baseman prospect Callan Moss. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_09ksownfd\">He <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1ls94gh\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/pirates\/news\/former-pittsburgh-pirates-bailey-falter-struggles-first-start-since-trade\" target=\"_blank\"><u>struggled<\/u><\/a> massively in his first outing with the Royals, giving up eight hits, two walks and seven earned runs over 88 pitches through four innings pitched in the 8-5 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Aug. 4. <\/p>\n<div data-mm-id=\"_7rxk0nbiy\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"style_120ff32\">\n<figure data-id=\"_7rxk0nbiy\" class=\"base_1ruub6q\" data-mm-type=\"image\"><canvas class=\"style_1e28o3x-o_O-initial_9vayoh\"\/><picture class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\"><source\/><source\/><source\/><img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Kansas City Royals pitcher Bailey Falter\" title=\"Kansas City Royals pitcher Bailey Falter\"\/><\/picture><noscript><picture class=\"base_1emrqjj\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_5135,h_2888,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_360,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fpittsburgh_pirates%2F01k2kjh52ck0cy2b1rdr.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_5135,h_2888,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fpittsburgh_pirates%2F01k2kjh52ck0cy2b1rdr.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_5135,h_2888,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fpittsburgh_pirates%2F01k2kjh52ck0cy2b1rdr.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_5135,h_2888,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fpittsburgh_pirates%2F01k2kjh52ck0cy2b1rdr.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_5135,h_2888,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fpittsburgh_pirates%2F01k2kjh52ck0cy2b1rdr.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_5135,h_2888,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fpittsburgh_pirates%2F01k2kjh52ck0cy2b1rdr.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_5135,h_2888,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fpittsburgh_pirates%2F01k2kjh52ck0cy2b1rdr.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_5135,h_2888,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fpittsburgh_pirates%2F01k2kjh52ck0cy2b1rdr.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_5135,h_2888,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fpittsburgh_pirates%2F01k2kjh52ck0cy2b1rdr.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><figcaption class=\"tagStyle_1ulimm5-o_O-text_1j8vahs\">Aug 4, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Bailey Falter (36) on the mound against the Boston Red Sox in the third inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images \/ David Butler II-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_11c67tdzm\">Falter most recently started vs. the Washington Nationals at Kauffman Stadium on April 11, allowing a two-run home run over four innings pitched, three hits, three walks and posting five strikeouts in the 7-4 victory. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_gmznezd47\">He had a strong season with the Pirates in 2025, with a 7-5 record over 22 starts, a 3.73 ERA over 113.1 innings pitched, 70 strikeouts to 39 walks, a .232 opposing batting average and a 1.18 WHIP.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_hw9ir18j1\">This included his incredible month of\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1ls94gh\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/pirates\/news\/pittsburgh-pirates-bailey-falter-completes-historic-may\" target=\"_blank\"><u>May<\/u><\/a>, where he had a 3-0 record in six starts, a 0.76 ERA over 35.2 innings pitched, 19 strikeouts to 13 walks, a .147 opposing batting average and a 0.84 WHIP.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_2xtfwetcd\">The Pirates acquired Falter from the Philadelphia Phillies for infielder Rodolfo Castro on Aug. 1, 2023. He started seven of his 10 games, finished with a 2-2 record, a 5.58 ERA over 40.1 innings pitched, 32 strikeouts to 12 walks, a .275 opposing batting average and a 1.39 WHIP.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_fhg9nbg9x\">Falter served as a main part of the starting rotation for the Pirates in 2024, with an 8-9 record over 28 starts, a 4.43 ERA over 142.1 innings pitched, 97 strikeouts to 45 walks, a .260 opposing batting average and a 1.29 WHIP.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_6nc8x0wtb\">He\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1ls94gh\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/pirates\/news\/pittsburgh-pirates-resign-bailey-falter-new-deal\" target=\"_blank\"><u>re-signed<\/u><\/a>\u00a0this season for $2.2 million and has three more years of arbitration before he hits free agency ahead of the 2029 season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_fjoycudv0\">Falter finished his time with the Pirates with a 17-16 record in 60 appearances and 57 starts, a 4.32 ERA over 296.0 innings pitched, 199 strikeouts to 96 walks and a 1.26 WHIP.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ujs7ay66f\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1ls94gh\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/pirates\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Make sure to visit Pirates OnSI for the latest news, updates, interviews and insight on the Pittsburgh Pirates<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.si.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PITTSBURGH \u2014 A former Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher has struggled with his new team and lost a spot in the rotation. Anne Rogers of MLB.com reported that Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro announced they are moving left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter to the bullpen, as right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen comes off the injured list and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1961309,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1961308","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-royalty"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Royals-Demote-Former-Pittsburgh-Pirates-Starting-Pitcher-to-Bullpen.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1961308","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1961308"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1961308\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1961309"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1961308"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1961308"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1961308"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}