The Royals acquired both Falter and Bergert to aid their starting rotation. At the time, the club was without injured starters Cole Ragans, Kris Bubic and Michael Lorenzen. That veteran trio helped comprise one of the best staffs in baseball this season.

The good news about Bailey Falter's early struggles with the Kansas City Royals is that they'll have him for a long time. But they'd sure like to get some produ

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Bergert has experienced a lot of change in recent weeks. The Kansas City Royals acquired him from the San Diego Padres, which initiated a cross-country move. He made his first start for KC at Fenway Park in Boston and had to adjust on the fly.

Falter was acquired on Aug. 1, 2023, in a trade that sent infielder Rodolfo Castro to Philadelphia. “He’s proven that he’s a major-league starter,” Pittsburgh manager Derek Shelton said.

It was an outstanding effort by Bailey.” Falter admitted he needed a confidence boost after, er, faltering throughout most of spring training and then in his 2024 debut.

Former Phillies' lefty Bailey Falter and his wife, Ky, revealed they are expecting a child. In the process, they poked some fun at themselves.

At the trade deadline, the Royals infused their roster with numerous players, among them outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, pitchers Bailey Falter and Ryan Bergert, and the man, the myth, the legend—Adam Frazier.