Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Bailey Falter, 29-year-old left-handed reliever for the Kansas City Royals, was activated from the injured list on May 16, 2026, after spending approximately one month recovering from left elbow inflammation. He completed a full rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha, posting a 2.70 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with a 19:3 K:BB ratio over 13.1 innings. During his rehab stint, he allowed only 4 earned runs in 13.1 innings. Falter developed a new training routine and pitching mentality while rehabbing to better serve him as a reliever, working with specialists to create an arm and body routine for short-burst pitching. He is now fully healthy and will replace Matt Strahm in Kansas City's bullpen in a middle-relief role.
Strengths
- + Successful completion of full rehab assignment
- + Excellent rehab statistics (2.70 ERA, 1.27 WHIP)
- + Strong strikeout-to-walk ratio (19:3 K:BB)
- + Developed new training routine for relief pitching
- + Expressed readiness and enthusiasm to return
- + Allowed only 4 earned runs in 13.1 innings during rehab
- + Cautious approach by organization suggests proper recovery
- + Experienced pitcher (29 years old)
Weaknesses
- - Extended absence due to elbow inflammation (early April to mid-May)
- - Elbow injuries can be recurring concern for pitchers
- - Transitioning to new relief role with new routine
About
Bailey Falter is a sp for the Kansas City Royals.
Player Overview
SP
Kansas City Royals