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    LuinderAvila

    Kansas City Royals
    • Kansas City RoyalsRoyals
    • #58
    • Starting PitcherSP
    • HT/WT
      6' 3", 195 lbs
    • Birthdate
      8/21/2001 (25)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • HT/WT
      6' 3", 195 lbs
    • Birthdate
      8/21/2001 (25)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Caracas, Venezuela
    • Status
      OUT

    2026 season stats

    • W-L
      5-4
      150+
      ERA
      5.53
      K
      61
      150+
      WHIP
      1.61
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    3 days agoThe Royals transferred Avila (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Thursday.
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