Michael Wacha| Year | W | L | Sv | Hold | IP | H | BB | SO | ER | ERA | WHIP | Rate |
| 2025 proj | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 149.0 | 133 | 42 | 131 | 55 | 3.31 | 1.175 | 52.0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 24 | 10 | 20 | 12 | 4.15 | 1.308 | 13.9 |
| 2024 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 166.7 | 154 | 45 | 145 | 62 | 3.35 | 1.194 | 65.5 |
| 2023 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 134.3 | 113 | 43 | 124 | 48 | 3.22 | 1.161 | 60.8 |
| 2022 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 127.3 | 111 | 31 | 104 | 47 | 3.32 | 1.115 | 48.6 |
| 2021 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 124.7 | 132 | 31 | 121 | 70 | 5.05 | 1.307 | -0.3 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 34.0 | 46 | 7 | 37 | 25 | 6.62 | 1.559 | -25.9 |
| 2019 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 126.7 | 143 | 55 | 104 | 67 | 4.76 | 1.563 | 2.5 |
| 2018 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 84.3 | 68 | 36 | 71 | 30 | 3.20 | 1.233 | 34.6 |
| 2017 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 165.7 | 170 | 55 | 158 | 76 | 4.13 | 1.358 | 36.3 |
| 2016 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 138.0 | 159 | 45 | 114 | 78 | 5.09 | 1.478 | -2.0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 181.3 | 162 | 58 | 153 | 68 | 3.37 | 1.213 | 65.9 |
| 2014 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 107.0 | 95 | 33 | 94 | 38 | 3.20 | 1.196 | 33.6 |
| 2013 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 64.7 | 52 | 19 | 65 | 20 | 2.78 | 1.098 | 28.1 |
| Date | News |
| 4/20/25 | Tigers look to keep home win streak alive, host the Royals. Kansas City Royals (8-14, third in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (13-8, first in the AL Central) Detroit; Sunday, 1:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Michael Wacha (0-3, 4.35 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 15 strikeouts); Tigers: Tarik Skubal (2-2, 2.66 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 25 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -204, Royals +169; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers host the Kansas City Royals looking to extend a three-game home winning streak. Detroit has a 13-8 record overall and an 8-1 record in home games. The Tigers have gone 9-1 in games when they scored five or more runs. Kansas City is 8-14 overall and 2-10 on the road. The Royals are 6-1 in games when they record eight Source: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/... |
| 4/15/25 | Yankees face the Royals leading series 1-0. Kansas City Royals (8-9, third in the AL Central) vs. New York Yankees (9-7, first in the AL East) New York; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Michael Wacha (0-2, 4.20 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 11 strikeouts); Yankees: Max Fried (2-0, 1.56 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 21 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Yankees -195, Royals +161; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees face the Kansas City Royals with a 1-0 series lead. New York is 6-4 in home games and 9-7 overall. The Yankees lead the majors with 32 total home runs, averaging two per game. Kansas City has an 8-9 record overall and a 2-5 record on the road. The Royals have a 2-0 record in games when they scored five or more runs. Source: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/... |
| 4/11/25 | Umpiring in Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins Game Makes History on Thursday. The Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Thursday at Kauffman Stadium. With the win, the Royals are now 7-6 on the season. Minnesota fell to a disappointing 4-9. Michael Wacha went 5.1 innings in the no-decision, striking out four for Kansas City. Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/history/... |
| 4/04/25 | Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles odds, tips and betting trends. The Kansas City Royals (2-4) will host the Baltimore Orioles (3-4), Saturday at 4:10 p.m. ET, with both squads on losing streaks — two and two straight, respectively. The Royals are favored (-117) in an expected evenly matched game against the Orioles (-103). The Royals will give the ball to Michael Wacha (0-1) versus the Orioles and Tomoyuki Sugano (0-1). The Royals lost 3-2 against the Brewers Wednesday, with Sam Long getting credited with the loss. Source: https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/article/kansas... |
| 3/11/25 | Royals Receive Positive Update On Injured Hurler. The Kansas City Royals are looking to build off of their 2024 success and book a return trip to the postseason in 2025. Michael Wacha and Michael Lorenzen both returned, and the Royals also added Carlos Estevez and Jonathan India. Right-hander Alec Marsh has been dealing with shoulder soreness. “I don't feel like I'm that far behind either, the way stuff's been progressing and how I've been recovering,” said Marsh. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/royals/news/royals-receive-... |
| 3/03/25 | New Royals Slugger Predicted To Serve As DH In 2025. The Kansas City Royals were active this past offseason, bringing back key starters Michael Wacha and Michael Lorenzen while also signing Carlos Estevez and trading for Jonathan India. The team rose from 106 losses in 2023 and ended up with 86 wins and an American League Wild Card spot in 2024. India should be a key difference maker for Kansas City this year. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/royals/news/new-royals-slug... |
| 2/27/25 | How Royals' 2025 Trades, Signings Stacked Up Against Rest Of MLB: Insider. Last year, the Royals built on the momentum of their surprisingly pricy offseason to improve by 30 wins and make the playoffs for the first time in nine years. The Royals started their offseason by re-signing starting pitcher Michael Wacha. Plus, they added a potential closer in Carlos Estévez, a 2023 American League All-Star. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/royals/news/how-royals-2025... |
| 2/26/25 | How Michael Wacha is building up ahead of second season with Kansas City Royals. Michael Wacha posted a 3.35 ERA in his first year with the Royals. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/michael-wacha-bui... |
| 2/23/25 | Local Media Station Predicts Royals Will Win AL Central In 2025. The Kansas City Royals earned the second American League Wild Card spot last season after winning 86 games during the regular season. In the offseason, they were busy, signing Michael Wacha, Carlos Estevez and Michael Lorenzen while also trading for Jonathan India. The AL Central is wide open despite producing three playoff teams last year. Dillon Seckington of FOX 4 made six bold predictions for the Royals in 2025, and among them was the possibility that they could win the division. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/royals/news/local-media-sta... |
| 2/18/25 | Royals Urged To Follow Cole Ragans Extension With Lucrative Deal For Fan-Favorite. It may not have been a flashy offseason for the Kansas City Royals, but it's been a productive one. Kansas City re-signed Michael Wacha to secure the top half of their starting rotation. Carlos Estévez should help lock down games in the late innings. Then, at the end of last week, the Royals made a savvy move with one of their young stars. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/royals/news/royals-urged-to... |
| 2/13/25 | Royals Should Bring Back Former All-Star Shortstop To Boost Lineup. The Kansas City Royals have made some key pitching moves, and any areas of the staff that needed work are now taken care of. Michael Wacha and Michael Lorenzen are back to boost an elite rotation, and Carlos Estevez was signed to shore up the bullpen. Alex Bregman has come off the board. The Royals were never in the sweepstakes and likely won't be in the mix for Nolan Arenado. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/royals/news/royals-should-b... |
| 2/10/25 | Royals Should Pursue $12 Million Former All-Star To Round Out Offense. The Kansas City Royals have made some very impactful moves this offseason. Entering 2025, their pitching staff is covered thanks to the signings of Michael Wacha, Michael Lorenzen and Carlos Estevez. Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer should help, but they're going to need a little bit more. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/royals/news/royals-should-p... |
| 2/03/25 | Dodgers Beloved 2-Time Champion Utility Player Predicted To Defect To Royals. The Kansas City Royals won't frequently be mentioned as "winners" of the Major League Baseball offseason, but they've quietly made a series of exciting moves. Re-signing Michael Wacha, trading for Jonathan India, and adding closer Carlos Estévez were all wins for the Royals this winter. What if there's an inexpensive veteran available this winter who could fill any position the Royals needed and brings recent championship experience? Content creator Robbie Hyde believes Kansas City can sign such a player in the form of beloved Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Enrique Hernandez, a postseason standout who can play virtually any position besides catcher. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/royals/news/dodgers-beloved... |
| 1/29/25 | MLB Insider Hints At This Royals Ex-Reliever Having Edge For No. 5 Starter Role. The Kansas City Royals have a big decision forthcoming at the end of Spring Training. After re-signing Michael Wacha and Michael Lorenzen, the Royals know who four of their five starting pitchers will be to start the season, barring injury. There's Alec Marsh, who held the role for most of 2024, but didn't see much success. There's Kris Bubic, who spent the season in the bullpen after returning from Tommy John surgery. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/royals/news/mlb-insider-hin... |
| 1/25/25 | Royals Could Lose $4.7 Million Former All-Star To Blue Jays. The Kansas City Royals might be just a few pieces away from having a significantly improved roster over last year. Veteran pitchers Michael Wacha and Michael Lorenzen are returning, and they traded for Jonathan India. "DeJong is not a perfect player (32.4% K-rate in 2024), but he's at least a quality big leaguer who could help most teams in the infield next season," Finkelstein wrote. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/royals/news/royals-could-lo... |
| 1/23/25 | Royals Deemed 'Surprise Team' For Dodgers' Projected $63 Million World Series Ace. The Kansas City Royals haven't been major players in free agency this year, especially since the Winter Meetings began in early December. What resources the Royals have used, though, have mainly gone towards helping the pitching staff. Plus, re-signing both Michael Wacha and Michael Lorenzen allowed the Royals to sacrifice a starting pitcher, Brady Singer, to acquire a new leadoff hitter in Jonathan India. With Spring Training poking over the horizon and the Royals not looking like clear favorites in a crowded American League Central, is there still a shot Kansas City could make a bid for a premier free agent? Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/royals/news/royals-deemed-s... |
| 1/07/25 | Ex-Royals Utility Man Projected To Sign $6 Million Deal With Nationals. The Kansas City Royals were quiet in the month of December following the signing of Michael Wacha and the trade to acquire Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer. Kansas City signed Cavan Biggio to a minor league deal and followed that signing up by bringing back Michael Lorenzen for one-year and $7 million. With just a few weeks remaining until spring training, the Royals may not be done just yet, but some former members of the team may be on the move. Ryan Finkelstein of Just Baseball predicts that Paul DeJong, who was claimed off waivers by the Royals in September, will sign a one-year, $6 million deal with the Washington Nationals. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/royals/news/ex-royals-utili... |
| 1/05/25 | Royals Sign Ex-Blue Jays Utility Man To Minor League Deal. The Kansas City Royals came into the offseason with some work to do after they lost the American League Division Series to the New York Yankees. The re-signed right-hander Michael Wacha to a three-year, $51 million contract and traded for Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer. The Royals still are going to need some more offense if they want to return to the postseason in 2025, but they may be off to a decent start. On Sunday, they signed super utility man Cavan Biggio to a minor league deal. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/royals/news/royals-sign-ex-... |
| 12/29/24 | Royals Could Pursue Reunion With Possible Two-Way Player. The Kansas City Royals put together a strong 2024 season, winning 86 games and securing a Wild Card spot, completing an incredible turnaround from 106 losses in 2023. After losing the American League Division Series to the New York Yankees, Kansas City re-signed Michael Wacha and traded for Jonathan India, but they've been quiet in December. Right-hander Michael Lorenzen is attempting to become a two-way player. Anne Rogers of MLB.com believes Kansas City could tackle two needs by bringing him back. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/royals/news/royals-could-pu... |
| 12/27/24 | Could Royals Potentially Reunite With 3x All-Star To Fill Bench Needs?. The Kansas City Royals were busy in the month of November, re-signing Michael Wacha to bolster their rotation and trading for Jonathan India to boost their lineup. Max Rieper of Royals Review suggested that the Royals could potentially take a look at reuniting with three-time All-Star Whit Merrifield. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/royals/news/could-royals-po... |
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