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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Luinder Avila, Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher, fired two scoreless innings in relief on May 15, 2026 against the White Sox. He allowed no hits and two walks while striking out two. This marks his third consecutive scoreless outing after a rough start to the season. Overall on the year, Avila owns a 5.28 ERA and 1.83 WHIP with an elevated 5.3 BB/9 across 15.1 innings pitched. He was initially summoned from the minors, struggled in his first big-league start, was sent down to Triple-A, and has since been shifted to a bullpen role where he's shown recent improvement.
Strengths
- + Three consecutive scoreless outings
- + Two strikeouts in two innings pitched
- + No hits allowed in recent appearance
- + Improved performance in relief role
- + Showing signs of adjustment after early season struggles
Weaknesses
- - High ERA of 5.28 on the season
- - Elevated WHIP of 1.83
- - Concerning walk rate of 5.3 BB/9
- - Struggled in four of first five big-league appearances
- - Control issues evidenced by two walks in recent outing
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Luinder Avila is a sp for the Kansas City Royals.
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