Quatraro Hints at Unexpected Role Shift for Carlos Estévez — Could This Change the Game?
It’s tough to watch a pitcher in the prime of his career struggle with the very thing that defines him — his velocity. Royals’ closer Carlos Estévez, who dominated the saves leaderboard last year, hasn’t quite found his groove yet in 2026. Those same velocity woes that haunted him all spring carried over into opening day, and boy, did it show in a painful way. Saturday’s outing against the Braves was a shaky affair, where Estévez surrendered six runs in the ninth inning, resulting in a 6-2 loss — a performance that’s making Royals’ manager Matt Quatraro think twice about handing him the ball in high-pressure moments. Quatraro hinted at dialing back Estévez’s role, opting to ease him into less stressful situations until he can regain the command and speed that once made him nearly untouchable. Adding insult to injury, a line drive to the ankle has Estévez sidelined with a contusion, wrapped in a walking boot and likely out for the series finale. As someone who’s watched pitchers rise and fall, this is a classic crossroads: will he bounce back stronger, or is this the start of a tougher road ahead? Only time will tell, but the Royals’ bullpen landscape is definitely shifting as we speak. LEARN MORE.
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