Noah Cameron SP KC Mon 6/9/25 9:24 AM
Noah Cameron
SP KC
Cameron is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Even though the Kansas City rotation is back to full strength after Cole Ragans returned from the injured list last week, Cameron will get another start while manager Matt Quatraro has seemingly opted to move forward with a six-man starting staff for at least one more turn. The 25-year-old southpaw has had an excellent start to his big-league career with an 0.85 ERA and 0.79 WHIP in 31.2 innings, though a weak 7.6 K-BB% suggests that some performance regression is likely headed his way.
Noah Cameron SP KC Thu 6/5/25 6:36 PM
Noah Cameron
SP KC
Cameron allowed two hits and two walks while striking out three over six scoreless innings in a no-decision in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Cameron has now rattled off five straight quality starts to begin his major-league career, and this was his second scoreless outing. He has yet to give up more than one run in any start, pitching to a 0.85 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 19:10 K:BB. That last ratio offers a reason for caution, as his walk rate in particular could cause problems later when his luck evens out. With Cole Ragans (groin) returning to action in the nightcap, it's unclear if Cameron will remain in the Royals' rotation heading into next week. Cameron's performance could give the team reason to roll a six-man rotation or bump the struggling Michael Lorenzen to the bullpen.
Noah Cameron SP KC Wed 6/4/25 5:23 PM
Noah Cameron
SP KC
Cameron and the Royals won't play the Cardinals on Wednesday, as the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The two teams will play each other twice Thursday to make up for Wednesday's contest, and Cameron will get the nod for Game 1 of the doubleheader, per Anne Rogers of MLB.com. The 25-year-old southpaw has been extremely effective through his first four MLB starts, logging a 1.05 ERA and 0.82 WHIP alongside a 16:8 K:BB across 25.2 innings.
Noah Cameron SP KC Wed 5/28/25 10:26 PM
Noah Cameron
SP KC
Cameron (2-1) tallied the win Wednesday against the Reds after allowing one run on six hits and two walks in 6.1 innings. He struck out two.
EDGE Analysis
It was notably Cameron's fourth straight start to begin his major-league career where he fired at least six innings while yielding one run or fewer. Although the rookie left-hander conceded a season-worst six hits and fanned a season-low two, none of his six knocks went for extra bases. Cameron will take an outstanding 1.05 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 16:8 K:BB across 25.2 frames into his next scheduled outing against the Cardinals, who have an unimposing .690 OPS versus left-handed pitching in the month of May.
Noah Cameron SP KC Fri 5/23/25 10:47 PM
Noah Cameron
SP KC
Cameron didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Twins after allowing one run on four hits and one walk in 6.2 innings. He struck out eight.
EDGE Analysis
Cameron entered Friday with six punchouts on the season, so he more than doubled that total by fanning eight Friday. The rookie left-hander has been impressive in the major leagues so far, having fired at least six innings while giving up one run or fewer in each of his first three career starts. Cameron will tote a sparkling 0.93 ERA, 0.67 WHIP and 14:6 K:BB through 19.1 innings into his next scheduled outing against the Reds, who have a .623 OPS versus left-handed pitching through their first 51 games.
Noah Cameron SP KC Sun 5/18/25 3:08 AM
Noah Cameron
SP KC
Cameron (1-1) took the loss Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and no walks over 6.1 innings against the Cardinals. He struck out three.
EDGE Analysis
The left-hander was called up to start Saturday in place of Seth Lugo (finger), and the rookie limited St. Louis to a Jordan Walker solo homer, which was enough to saddle him with the loss as the Royals were shut out. It was initially expected to be a spot start for Cameron, but he now appears poised to receive at least a couple turns through the rotation with Lugo and Cole Ragans (groin) placed on the injured list Saturday. Cameron has pitched exactly 6.1 frames in each of his first two MLB starts and has given up just one run on three hits with a 6:5 K:BB.
Noah Cameron SP KC Sat 5/17/25 2:37 PM
Noah Cameron
SP KC
The Royals recalled Cameron from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
This was an expected move with Seth Lugo (finger) set to miss his scheduled start. However, it now looks like Cameron may be making more than a spot start, as both Lugo and Cole Ragans (groin) were placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday. If Cameron holds his own against the Cardinals on Saturday, he'd be the logical choice to continue filling one of the two rotation spots left vacant by Lugo and Ragans. As such, Cameron could be an intriguing fantasy pickup -- he pitched 6.1 scoreless, one-hit innings in his MLB debut against the Rays on April 30 and has impressed in Triple-A this season, posting a 3.31 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 38:13 K:BB over 32.2 frames.
Noah Cameron SP KC Fri 5/16/25 4:25 PM
Noah Cameron
SP KC
Cameron will be called up for a spot start Saturday against the Cardinals, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
EDGE Analysis
The left-hander covered 6.1 scoreless frames in his MLB debut April 30 while Cole Ragans was banged up, and a similar situation with Seth Lugo (finger) will provide an opening for Cameron to rejoin the big-league rotation Saturday. It may be another short stay in the majors for the 25-year-old, however, since Lugo isn't expected to require a stint on the injured list. Cameron has been pitching well at Triple-A Omaha this year with a 3.31 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 38:13 K:BB across 32.2 innings.
Noah Cameron SP KC Thu 5/1/25 11:09 AM
Noah Cameron
SP KC
The Royals optioned Cameron to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Cameron took a no-hitter into the seventh inning in his major-league debut Wednesday against the Rays, ultimately tossing 6.1 scoreless frames on one hit and five walks with three strikeouts en route to picking up a win. With Cameron being sent back down to the minors, the Royals must feel good about Cole Ragans' (groin) ability to make his next start. Cameron has certainly earned the right to be first in line the next time the big club needs a starter.
Noah Cameron SP KC Wed 4/30/25 9:35 PM
Noah Cameron
SP KC
Cameron (1-0) earned the win Wednesday against the Rays after allowing one hit and five walks in 6.1 scoreless innings. He struck out three.
EDGE Analysis
Making his major-league debut, Cameron fired six-plus innings of one-hit ball despite struggling with his control. The left-hander took a no-hit bid into the seventh frame, but Curtis Mead broke it up to bring Cameron's impressive night to an end. It's possible Wednesday was just a spot start for Cameron, as Cole Ragans (groin) has been able to avoid the injured list to this point. However, Cameron's next turn in the rotation does tentatively line up for next week versus the White Sox, who entered Wednesday ranked last in batting average (.208), so he would have plenty of streaming appeal in the event that Ragans isn't ready to start.