Royals' Smart Acquisition of Bailey Falter Gains Praise as a Hidden Gem

The Kansas City Royals have been recognized for their shrewd midseason move, acquiring pitcher Bailey Falter in a deal that has garnered praise. Despite trailing in the standings, the Royals opted to bolster their roster rather than sell at the trade deadline, adding players like Randal Grichuk and Adam Frazier to strengthen their offense, along with Falter to enhance their pitching rotation. Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter highlighted Falter as a "sneaky good" acquisition, noting that while his statistics aren't dazzling—such as a 4.87 FIP indicating possible regression—he serves as a reliable innings eater, filling a valuable role at the back of the rotation. With injuries impacting their pitching staff, Falter is expected to provide crucial support down the stretch, and he will compete for a rotation spot or multi-inning bullpen role next season. The 28-year-old left-hander boasts a 7-5 record with a 3.73 ERA across 22 starts, striking out 70 batters over 113⅓ innings. He is set to debut for the Royals against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Monday night. Observers will be keen to see how Falter integrates into Kansas City's pitching plans moving forward. For more MLB upda...