Holland (2-4) gave up three runs on two hits and a walk and struck out one in two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss Thursday versus Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Holland entered in the ninth inning of a game tied at 4-4, but he wasn't able to keep it that way. Franmil Reyes took the right-hander deep for a three-run walkoff home run. With five runs allowed in his last 2.2 innings, Holland is off to a rough start in July, which could cause manager Mike Matheny to turn to other options in the closer role. The 35-year-old reliever has a 4.89 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 37:18 K:BB through 35 innings. He's added five saves, five holds and four blown saves.

Holland (2-3) was tagged with a loss and a blown save against the Yankees on Wednesday, allowing two runs on three hits while retiring only one batter (via strikeout).

EDGE Analysis

Holland was brought into the game in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead but couldn't come through. He started off strong by striking out Aaron Judge before giving up a game-tying homer to Gary Sanchez. Holland walked off the mound with a loss two batters later following a single, a wild pitch and another single. He may currently be the Royals' top option for saves, but with four blown saves in nine chances this season, he isn't an especially reliable closer.

Holland picked up the save against the Yankees on Tuesday after tossing a scoreless inning. He allowed one hit and a walk while striking out two.

EDGE Analysis

Holland worked around a bloop single to Gio Urshela and an intentional walk to Gary Sanchez to close out a one-run lead against a volatile Yankees lineup. The Royals have favored more of a closer-by-committee approach, limiting Holland to five saves on the season. It doesn't help that he's issued 16 free passes across 28 innings. That all said, he's probably the best bet for saves among the Kansas City bullpen right now.

Holland pitched a perfect inning with one strikeout to earn the save in Friday's 5-3 win over Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Holland blew a save opportunity and took the loss Wednesday versus Detroit, but manager Mike Matheny went right back to the veteran Friday. The confidence paid off as Holland converted his fourth save of the year. The veteran reliever has a 4.15 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 28:15 K:BB across 26 innings this year. Kansas City's bullpen remains a crowded committee, although Holland and Josh Staumont appear to be the current favorites for save chances.

Holland (2-2) allowed three runs on two hits and a walk in just one-third of an inning, taking the loss versus Detroit on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander allowed a game-tying two-run home run to Willi Castro in the seventh inning. Holland then allowed a single to Robbie Grossman, who scored on a Scott Barlow wild pitch. That run was enough to stick Holland with the loss. He had been effective in allowing just two runs in his previous 10 outings entering Wednesday. The veteran reliever has a 4.32 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 27:15 K:BB across 25 innings while adding three saves, three blown saves and four holds this year.

Holland pitched a perfect inning with one strikeout in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

In his last 10 outings, Holland has allowed just two runs with a 9:2 K:BB across nine innings. He had a somewhat slow start to the year, but the right-hander now owns a 3.28 ERA and 1.42 WHIP across 24.2 innings. He's picked up three saves, four holds and a 2-1 record, so Holland should continue to see work in high-leverage situations.

Holland pitched a perfect ninth inning with one strikeout to earn a save in Sunday's 6-3 win over Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

This was Holland's first save since April 18 and his third overall this year. Josh Staumont (knee) had handled most of the closing duties before landing on the injured list. The 35-year-old Holland has a 3.86 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 21:14 K:BB across 18.2 innings this season. Kyle Zimmer and Scott Barlow combined for three scoreless innings Sunday, with both relievers earning holds. They could be in the mix for save chances should Holland struggle in the near term.

Holland allowed a run on two hits and struck out one in one-third of an inning in Friday's 7-5 loss to Detroit. He was charged with a blown save.

EDGE Analysis

The 35-year-old inherited loaded bases from Tyler Zuber, and they were quickly unloaded with a grand slam from Miguel Cabrera. That left Holland with his second blown save of the year. He's added two saves and four holds with a 4.50 ERA and 1.88 WHIP across 16 innings. It's looking more like his 1.91 ERA and 0.95 WHIP from 2020 were fluky results -- his 6.26 FIP in 2021 suggests he's even gotten a little lucky so far.

Holland pitched a perfect eighth inning with no strikeouts to earn a hold in Wednesday's 6-4 win over Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

The 35-year-old has settled down a bit in May after a tumultuous April. In his last seven outings, Holland has a 2.70 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and two holds. Manager Mike Matheny continues to operate with a committee at closer -- Holland (two saves, four holds) has often played second fiddle to Josh Staumont (five saves, two holds) this year. Scott Barlow and Wade Davis also remain in the mix.

Holland allowed a hit and three walks with two strikeouts in 1.2 innings to earn a hold in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander was shaky but effective in relief of starter Brady Singer. Holland's effort was wasted in the end, as Wade Davis gave up two runs in the ninth inning to blow the save. The 35-year-old Holland owns a 4.30 ERA, 1.91 WHIP and 18:12 K:BB across 14.2 innings. He's picked up two saves, three holds, a blown save and a 2-1 record in 15 outings as Kansas City has deployed a closer-by-committee approach in 2021.