5:30 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) is slated to start Thursday's game versus the Mariners in Kansas City, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

3:37 AM - Stephen Kolek (KC) didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Guardians, allowing one run on three hits and no walks in 6.2 innings. He struck out four.

3:13 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) is slated to start Thursday's game against the Guardians at Progressive Field.

5:19 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) Royals recalled Kolek from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

10:36 AM - Stephen Kolek (KC) Royals optioned Kolek to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

5:00 AM - Stephen Kolek (KC) allowed one run on four hits and no walks while striking out three batters over six innings in a no-decision against Detroit on Saturday.

4:18 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) is the starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Tigers, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

3:27 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) Royals recalled Kolek from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

3:06 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) was traded from the Padres to the Royals on Thursday along with Ryan Bergert in exchange for Freddy Fermin, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.