The Royals have recalled Jonathan Bowlan from Triple-A Omaha.

Fantasy Impact

Bowlan will join the roster after Will Klein was traded to the A’s. He has a 4.93 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP in 84 innings with Omaha this season. He is expected to operate out of the bullpen, possible as a long relief option.

Jonathan Bowlan struggled mightily in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed four earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out three over just 2.2 innings. This performance did nothing to reassure fantasy managers about Bowlan's potential this season, as his ERA ballooned to 13.50 and his WHIP escalated to an alarming 3.38. Despite a decent strikeout rate of 10.1 K/9, he's been both unlucky and ineffective on the mound this season. Fantasy managers should be wary of relying on Bowlan until he shows significant improvements or adjustments in his approach.

The Royals have recalled Jonathan Bowlan from Triple-A Omaha.

Fantasy Impact

Bowlan is set to make the start Monday and enter the rotation spot of Alec Marsh, who is on the injured list. Bowlan has a 2.57 ERA and 1.10 WHIP this season in Triple-A.

Jonathan Bowlan is expected to be called up to make the start Monday against the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

Bowlan is expected to take Alec Marsh’s spot in the rotation, after Marsh was placed on the IL with an elbow injury. Bowlan has posted 2.57 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP with Triple-A Omaha.

Jonathan Bowlan agreed to a contract with the Royals for the 2024 season to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Bowlan made his MLB debut late last season with Kansas City after being a second-round pick in the 2019 MLB Draft. He made his debut as an opener last season, a role he could continue to hold this season.