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Royals Bolster Pitching Staff With Bailey Falter and Two Relief Arms

The Royals traded three prospects to acquire controllable left-hander Bailey Falter, adding two late-inning arms to support a playoff push.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 29: Bailey Falter #6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the first inning of a major league baseball game at Oracle Park on July 29, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
Jul 29, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Bailey Falter (6) throws against the San Francisco Giants during the third inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images/File Photo
Jul 29, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Bailey Falter (6) throws against the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Kansas City acquired left-hander Bailey Falter from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for prospects Evan Sisk and Callan Moss.
  • The Royals also secured right-handed relievers Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek from the San Diego Padres, sending catcher Freddy Fermin to San Diego.
  • Falter has posted a 3.73 ERA over 22 starts this season and remains under club control through 2028.
  • Bergert and Kolek bolster the bullpen’s late-inning depth after All-Star starter Kris Bubic suffered a season-ending injury.
  • The deadline-day moves underscore Kansas City’s focus on reinforcing its rotation and relief corps as it chases a Wild Card berth.