{"id":2442544,"date":"2026-06-03T02:13:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T02:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2442544"},"modified":"2026-06-03T02:13:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T02:13:45","slug":"royals-call-up-26-year-old-right-hander-for-first-major-league-opportunity-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/royals-call-up-26-year-old-right-hander-for-first-major-league-opportunity-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Royals Call Up 26-Year-Old Right-Hander for First Major League Opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday that they have <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Royals\/status\/2061888759755329766\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:called up 26-year-old;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;called up 26-year-old&quot;}\" class=\"link \">called up 26-year-old<\/a> right-hander <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/players\/10488\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Beck Way;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Beck Way&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Beck Way<\/a> from Triple-A Omaha.<\/p>\n<p>Way is a right-handed pitcher acquired by Kansas City from the <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/teams\/ny-yankees\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:New York Yankees;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;New York Yankees&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">New York Yankees<\/a> in July 2022.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>The right-hander was in the midst of his third season with the Storm Chasers before receiving the call. So far this season, he has pitched well for Omaha and is putting together the best campaign of his professional career.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Beck Way has taken a major step forward this season<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" aria-modal=\"true\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Feb 19, 2025; Surprise, AZ, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Beck Way (95) poses for a photo during media day. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>So far this season with the Storm Chasers, Way has logged 30 innings while posting a 4.50 ERA and recording 42 strikeouts. He currently owns a 33.6% strikeout rate, which ranks in the 90th percentile, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/prospectsavant.com\/player\/694360\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:according to Prospect Savant;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;according to Prospect Savant&quot;}\" class=\"link \">according to Prospect Savant<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Along with that, he owns an 8% walk rate and a 29.5% whiff rate.<\/p>\n<p>Way features a five-pitch arsenal consisting of a four-seam fastball, sinker, cutter, changeup and sweeper.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>He has the ability to blow hitters away with his velocity. His four-seam fastball sits in the upper 90s, and his sinker also comes in with plenty of heat, averaging in the mid-90s.<\/p>\n<p>In April, Way was named the Storm Chasers&#8217; Pitcher of the Month. With the way he had been throwing the ball, it was clear his major league debut was on the doorstep.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I feel confident,&#8221; Way said, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.milb.com\/en\/omaha\/news\/on-the-way-to-the-majors-how-beck-way-is-preparing-for-the-big-league-leap\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:according to Austin Thomas;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;according to Austin Thomas&quot;}\" class=\"link \">according to Austin Thomas<\/a>. &#8220;I feel like I put in a lot of hard work, so every time I go out there, I&#8217;m just super loose right now, super comfortable.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Royals&#8217; bullpen has struggled throughout the season. Kansas City currently owns the third-highest bullpen ERA in MLB at 5.08, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fangraphs.com\/leaders\/major-league?pos=all&amp;lg=all&amp;qual=0&amp;month=0&amp;type=8&amp;team=0%2Cts&amp;stats=rel&amp;sortcol=16&amp;sortdir=desc&amp;pagenum=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:according to FanGraphs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;according to FanGraphs&quot;}\" class=\"link \">according to FanGraphs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>More specifically, the Royals&#8217; late-inning group has been a major concern this season.<\/p>\n<p>With Carlos Estvez sidelined for most of the season, <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/players\/10355\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Matt Strahm;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Matt Strahm&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Matt Strahm<\/a> missing much of May and <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/players\/10659\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Lucas Erceg;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Lucas Erceg&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Lucas Erceg<\/a> struggling to slam the door, Kansas City&#8217;s pitching staff has faced its share of challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Way has the high-leverage arsenal to earn a role at the back end of the Royals&#8217; bullpen.<\/p>\n<p>Seeing Kansas City give other players an opportunity to showcase their talent is encouraging given the team&#8217;s current state. It is especially exciting considering the season Way has put together in Triple-A.<\/p>\n<p>This article was originally published on www.si.com\/mlb\/royals\/onsi as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/royals\/onsi\/royals-call-up-26-year-old-right-hander-for-first-major-league-opportunity-brian3?utm_source=RSS\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Royals Call Up 26-Year-Old Right-Hander for First Major League Opportunity;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Royals Call Up 26-Year-Old Right-Hander for First Major League Opportunity&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Royals Call Up 26-Year-Old Right-Hander for First Major League Opportunity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\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 sports.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday that they have called up 26-year-old right-hander Beck Way from Triple-A Omaha. Way is a right-handed pitcher acquired by Kansas City from the New York Yankees in July 2022. Advertisement The right-hander was in the midst of his third season with the Storm Chasers before receiving the call. 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