Mike Minor
SP FA
Sun 5/16/21 1:36 AM

Minor (3-2) earned the win Saturday against the White Sox after tossing seven innings of one-run ball, allowing two hits and two walks while fanning seven.
EDGE Analysis
Minor had been struggling through most of the season and was coming off three straight outings allowing three or more runs, so this was certainly a step in the right direction. The veteran lefty will try to build off this performance when he takes the ball next week at home against the Tigers.

Mike Minor
SP FA
Sun 5/9/21 8:51 PM

Minor (2-2) allowed five runs on four hits and two walks over five innings Sunday, striking out seven and taking a loss against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
The White Sox got to Minor early Sunday, tagging him for three runs in the second followed by a two-run double from Yermin Mercedes in the third. He ended the outing on a high note by retiring the final seven batters he faced. The 33-year-old southpaw saw his season ERA climb to 5.75 alongside a 37:15 K:BB through 36 innings. Minor is projected to face the White Sox again in Chicago next weekend.

Mike Minor
SP FA
Wed 5/5/21 12:41 AM

Minor took a no-decision against Cleveland on Tuesday, allowing three runs on three hits and three walks while striking out three across 5.1 innings.
EDGE Analysis
Minor got off to a solid start, retiring 10 consecutive batters while holding Cleveland hitless until the fifth inning when David Naylor struck with a single. Minor re-entered in the sixth frame where he ran into trouble, loading the bases before handing the ball over to the bullpen with the Royals leading 3-0. Unfortunately, a fielding error by Nicky Lopez and an RBI single by Harold Ramirez allowed all three of his runs to score. The left-hander will bring a 5.23 ERA and 1.32 WHIP into his next projected start at home Sunday against the White Sox.

Mike Minor
SP FA
Thu 4/29/21 2:21 AM

Minor didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Pirates. He gave up five runs (four earned) on six hits and three walks while fanning six across 4.1 innings.
EDGE Analysis
Minor has endured a rough start to the season and has failed to post a quality start after his first five outings, and he's reached the six-inning mark just once thus far. The veteran left-hander owns a 5.26 ERA across his first 25.2 innings of work and is slated to take the ball next week at home against Cleveland.

Mike Minor
SP FA
Fri 4/23/21 11:36 PM

Minor (2-1) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks with nine strikeouts in 5.2 innings in a win over the Tigers on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The only damage on Minor's line was a two-run home run by Robbie Grossman in the fifth inning. Other than that, Minor bounced back well after giving up four runs in 5.2 innings to the Blue Jays in his previous start. The southpaw has a 4.64 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB across 21.1 innings this year. His next start is scheduled for Wednesday in Pittsburgh.

Mike Minor
SP FA
Sun 4/18/21 12:11 AM

Minor (1-1) took the loss in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, getting tagged for four runs on seven hits over 5.2 innings. He struck out three.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty served up homers to Jonathan Davis and Vladimir Guerrero among his 99 pitches (59 strikes), continuing a problem that has consistently plagued him in recent seasons. Minor will carry a 5.17 ERA and 12:5 K:BB through 15.2 innings into his next outing Friday in Detroit.

Mike Minor
SP FA
Fri 4/16/21 3:58 PM

Minor and the Royals won't play the Blue Jays on Friday as the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's already the third postponement of the day across MLB, with this matchup being pushed back due to rain. The game will be made up via a doubleheader Saturday, and Minor figures to start one of those two contests.

Mike Minor
SP FA
Sun 4/11/21 6:39 PM

Minor allowed a run on four hits and three walks with three strikeouts in four innings in a no-decision versus the White Sox on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
The only run on Minor's line came on a Leury Garcia RBI double in the fourth inning. It was a mild improvement for Minor, who allowed four runs over six innings in his season debut versus the Rangers. He has a 4.50 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 9:5 K:BB across 10 innings this season. The southpaw is expected to make his next start at home Friday versus the Blue Jays.

Mike Minor
SP FA
Sat 4/10/21 12:37 PM

Minor will start Sunday's game against the White Sox, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Minor was scheduled to start Saturday's game before it was rained out, but he will still get a start this weekend in Chicago. Minor earned the win in his season debut Saturday while allowing four runs on four hits and two walks with six strikeouts against the Rangers.

Mike Minor
SP FA
Sat 4/10/21 10:24 AM

Minor and the Royals won't play against the White Sox on Saturday since the game was postponed due to inclement weather.
EDGE Analysis
Minor earned a win in his season debut against the Rangers on Saturday, but he'll have to wait before making his second start of the year. Although it's not yet clear who will serve as the starting pitcher for Sunday's series finale against the White Sox, Minor could be an option since Saturday's game was called off several hours before first pitch.