Lynch allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out four in 2.2 innings Tuesday against the Reds. He did not factor into the decision. Lynch made just his second start in what was his 23rd appearance overall this season. He allowed a second-inning home run to Tyler Stephenson but also recorded season highs in strikeouts and outs recorded. The numbers aren't flashy, but Lynch owns a 1.75 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 16:13 K:BB in 25.2 innings this season.
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Daniel A. Lynch IV
Game Log
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PreseasonDateOppResultIPKBBHBPCGSHOHRER3/25W 3-11.0300002003/21W 8-71.0300006443/19L 3-11.0200003223/13W 6-54.0200005333/8L 5-33.0300003113/3W 6-33.0200001002/26L 7-62.0200003112/21W 5-22.020000200
Preseason Totals 17190000251111 -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultIPKBBHBPCGSHOHRER6/6L 7-21.1010000006/5L 6-51.0001000116/3W 10-70.2120001005/30L 7-51.1110001115/27L 7-22.2410003115/24L 5-40.1020000115/21W 8-41.2230001005/19W 3-10.1000002115/18W 2-10.2001001005/16L 10-30.2000000005/11L 3-10.2100001005/9W 2-11.1000001105/5W 3-01.0000001005/3W 4-02.0110001005/1W 8-21.0000000004/24W 6-22.0000004114/22W 4-31.0110000004/20W 4-31.0000003114/19L 3-10.1000000004/16L 4-31.0101000004/14L 4-11.0100001004/10W 3-20.2210000004/8W 2-10.1000000004/5L 8-11.0020000004/2L 3-21.0100000003/31W 11-12.0210001003/29W 4-32.000000000
Regular Season Totals 25.118163002287
Daniel A. Lynch IV Player Profile
Team
Kansas City Royals
Birthdate
11/17/1996 (28)
Status
A
HT/WT
6'6", 200 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 1; Pk 34 (KC)
Birthplace
Richmond, VA, USA
Position
RP
College
Virginia
Career History
Kansas City Royals
2020-Present
(6 seasons)
Daniel A. Lynch IV
Splits
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SplitsGSIPWLERAKBBHBPCGHRERSVOSAVGHR
Overall 230.0312.11816302287110.2162Away 114.2012.5910001044000.2000Home 115.1301.896001243110.2312Day 113.1212.08900733000.1630Night 116.2102.2107001554110.2542vs Righty 00.0000.01111001340000.2242vs Lefty 00.0000.07530940000.2050March 04.0100.02100100000.0830April 09.1201.96400822110.2351May 213.2012.698001254000.2501June 03.0003.01300111000.1250Opponent vs BOS 0 2.0 0 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0.286 0 vs CIN 1 2.2 0 0 3.4 4 1 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 0.333 1 vs TB 0 1.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 vs DET 0 2.2 0 0 6.8 1 1 0 0 4 2 2 0 0 0.364 0 vs COL 0 3.0 1 0 3.0 1 1 0 0 4 1 1 0 0 0.308 1 vs BAL 0 3.0 0 0 0.0 1 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.111 0 vs MIL 0 3.0 0 0 0.0 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.111 0 vs SF 1 2.0 0 0 4.5 2 3 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 0.333 0 vs CWS 0 2.1 0 0 0.0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.167 0 vs CLE 0 2.0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 vs STL 0 3.0 0 0 3.0 1 2 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0.200 0 vs MIN 0 1.1 1 1 6.8 2 3 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0.000 0 vs NYY 0 2.0 0 0 0.0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.167 0 Venue @ Chicago 0 1.1 0 0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 @ San Francisco 1 2.0 0 0 4.5 2 3 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 0.333 0 @ New York 0 2.0 0 0 0.0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.167 0 @ Kansas City 1 15.1 3 0 1.8 9 6 0 0 12 4 3 1 1 0.231 2 @ Baltimore 0 2.0 0 0 0.0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.143 0 @ Detroit 0 1.1 0 0 6.8 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 0.429 0 @ Tampa Bay 0 1.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 @ Milwaukee 0 3.0 0 0 0.0 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.111 0 @ St. Louis 0 1.2 0 0 5.4 1 2 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0.200 0 @ Minnesota 0 0.1 0 1 27.0 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0.000 0
Daniel A. Lynch IV Latest News
Strikes out four
Lynch allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out four in 2.2 innings Tuesday against the Reds. He did not factor into the decision. Lynch made just his second start in what was his 23rd appearance overall this season. He allowed a second-inning home run to Tyler Stephenson but also recorded season highs in strikeouts and outs recorded. The numbers aren't flashy, but Lynch owns a 1.75 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 16:13 K:BB in 25.2 innings this season.
Set to start Tuesday
Lynch will draw the start for Tuesday's contest versus the Reds, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. Lynch will toe the rubber for his second start of the year, after operating as an opener Wednesday versus the Giants, tossing 1.2 scoreless innings. The left-hander will likely have a similar role again Tuesday, carrying a 1.57 ERA and 1.26 WHIP into the outing.
Kicks off bullpen game
Lynch didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against San Francisco, allowing one hit and three walks across 1.2 innings. He struck out two. Starters Cole Ragans (groin) and Seth Lugo (finger) hit the injured list Saturday, leaving an opening in the back end of Kansas City's rotation. Lynch has been used as a starter in past seasons, making him a candidate to fill the gap despite pitching only in relief during 2025. However, he threw just 40 pitches and couldn't make it through two full innings in what ended up being a bullpen game for the Royals. It's unclear if Lynch will make another start or if the Royals will try to stretch him out, but Wednesday's outing shouldn't inspire much confidence in Lynch's short-term prospects.
Getting first start of season
Lynch is slated to start Wednesday's game against the Giants in San Francisco, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports. Lynch has 54 career MLB starts on his ledger, but he's made all but three of his 36 appearances out of the bullpen since the 2024 season and has pitched exclusively in relief so far in 2025. The recent moves of Cole Ragans (groin) and Seth Lugo (finger) to the injured list will temporarily create an opening in the rotation, and Lynch could serve as the Royals' No. 5 starter until one of two injured hurlers is activated. Lynch has maxed out at two innings out of the bullpen this season and hasn't recorded more than four outs in an appearance since May 3, so the Royals could look to cap him at around 40-to-50 pitches Wednesday and treat the game as more of a bullpen day. Taylor Clarke and Angel Zerpa should be relatively fresh out of the bullpen and would likely be capable of giving the Royals multiple innings, if needed.
Logs first save of 2025
Lynch earned the save in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Twins, retiring the only batter he faced in the ninth inning. Lynch was brought in for the ninth inning with two outs, and it took him only two pitches to retire Edouard Julien on a groundout to shortstop. It was Lynch's first save of 2025 and second in the majors, though he isn't expected to see many more opportunities with Carlos Estevez as the Royals' top closer. Lynch has allowed one hit and one walk while striking out three batters across 6.1 innings to start the season.
Makes MLB bullpen
Manager Matt Quatraro informed Lynch on Saturday that he made the Royals' Opening Day roster, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. Lynch turned in a 6.19 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in 16 innings this spring while competing for a spot in Kansas City's rotation. However, the 28-year-old southpaw proved to be much more effective out of the bullpen last season, so the Royals will keep him around for Opening Day and presumably use him in a multi-inning role.
Poised for bullpen role
Lynch is expected to open the season in the Royals' bullpen, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. He had been competing with Kris Bubic for the final spot in the rotation, but Lynch made a relief appearance Wednesday and is set for another one Friday as the Royals prep him for a bullpen role. Lynch proved to be a weapon in relief last season, collecting a 1.84 ERA and 27:8 K:BB over 29.1 regular-season innings.
In mix for rotation spot
Lynch has put himself in contention for the fifth starter role with a strong spring, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. He has a 1.80 ERA with nine strikeouts and no walks in 10 Cactus League innings. Kris Bubic was seen as the leading candidate for the fifth starter role but he's struggled a bit this spring with a 5.59 ERA, although that comes with a 8:2 K:BB in 9.2 innings. It's more likely Lynch begins the season in the bullpen, but he could join the rotation if there's an opening -- and Alec Marsh is currently dealing with a shoulder injury.
Earns second win
Lynch (2-0) allowed two hits and a walk while striking out two over 2.2 scoreless innings to earn the win over the Nationals on Wednesday. Michael Lorenzen (lower body) was pulled in the third inning, allowing Lynch to snag a win in a long-relief assignment. After struggling in a starting role in the first half, Lynch has thrived out of the bullpen. He has not allowed a run over 18.2 innings while giving up just seven hits with a 21:4 K:BB since he was recalled to the majors in late August. In that span, he's also earned both of his wins and a save.