2026 Stats
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0-0
ERA
0.00
WHIP
0.00
K
0
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Though he's mostly operated as a starter in the minors, Avila made his MLB debut last season out of the Royals bullpen. The 23-year-old pitched well in his limited sample with Kansas City, accruing a 0.93 WHIP and 16:6 K:BB across 14 innings. The Venezuelan native features a four-pitch arsenal headlined by a curveball that he throws at least 40 percent of the time. While the curve generates plenty of swing-and-miss, his mid-90's fastball, sinker and occasional changeup weren't as effective. Avila missed two months last season due to a right shoulder impingement, but was able to overcome the injury last August before making his big-league debut. The right-hander's minor-league numbers don't jump off the page - he produced a 4.54 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 8.4 K/9 and 4.0 BB/9 across seven seasons - but most of those appearances were as a starter. It's possible the Royals are transitioning Avila to a relief role, which may yield better results. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Royals in February of 2026.
Optioned to Triple-A
The Royals optioned Avila to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.
Analysis
Avila entered spring training as a candidate to make the Royals' Opening Day bullpen after giving up just two earned runs in 14 innings toward the end of last season. He continued to find success on the mound in the Cactus League, allowing one run in four frames, but he will officially head back to Triple-A to open the new campaign. The Royals may wait until the 24-year-old righty is stretched out as a starter before giving him another trial in the majors.
Avila entered spring training as a candidate to make the Royals' Opening Day bullpen after giving up just two earned runs in 14 innings toward the end of last season. He continued to find success on the mound in the Cactus League, allowing one run in four frames, but he will officially head back to Triple-A to open the new campaign. The Royals may wait until the 24-year-old righty is stretched out as a starter before giving him another trial in the majors.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2024
-55%
BAA vs LHP
2026
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| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .087 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Since 2024vs Right | .192 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 2026vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025vs Left | .087 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025vs Right | .192 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2024
-32%
ERA at Home
2026
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| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024Home | 1.08 | 0.84 | 8.1 | 10.8 | 4.3 |
| Since 2024Away | 1.59 | 1.06 | 5.2 | 9.5 | 3.2 |
| 2026Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025Home | 1.08 | 0.84 | 8.1 | 10.8 | 4.3 |
| 2025Away | 1.59 | 1.06 | 5.2 | 9.5 | 3.2 |
| 2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minor League Left/Right Pitching Splits (AAA)
Since 2024
-26%
BAA vs RHP
2026
-38%
BAA vs RHP
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .287 | 25 | 13 | 29 | 3 |
| Since 2024vs Right | .212 | 42 | 16 | 28 | 4 |
| 2026vs Left | .400 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026vs Right | .250 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025vs Left | .273 | 24 | 10 | 24 | 3 |
| 2025vs Right | .209 | 37 | 13 | 24 | 4 |
| 2024vs Left | .375 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024vs Right | .222 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Stat Review
How does Luinder Avila compare to other relievers?
This section compares his stats with all relief pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 30 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
K/BB
2.67K/9
10.3BB/9
3.9HR/9
0.0Fastball
95.9 mphERA
1.29WHIP
0.93BABIP
.230GB/FB
1.89Left On Base
84.6%Exit Velocity
83.1 mphBarrels/BBE
1.5%Spin Rate
2563 rpmBalls Hit 95+ MPH
25.8%Swinging Strike
11.9%Prospect Rankings History
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Key relief effort in WBC win
Avila allowed two hits and a hit-by-pitch across 2.1 scoreless innings Monday in Team Venezuela's 4-2 win over Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic. He struck out one.
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Rejoins big-league bullpen
The Royals recalled Avila from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.
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Sent to Omaha
The Royals optioned Avila to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.
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Back in big leagues
The Royals recalled Avila from Triple-A Omaha on Monday.
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Returned to Omaha
The Royals optioned Avila to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.
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Could get traded
The Royals are receiving trade proposals centered around Avila this offseason, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Analysis
Avila is one of several pitchers who are generating trade interest in the offseason, although it's unclear if the Royals are open to parting ways with him. The 24-year-old righty made 13 appearances for the Royals during the 2025 regular season, posting a minuscule 1.29 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP across 14 innings.
Avila is one of several pitchers who are generating trade interest in the offseason, although it's unclear if the Royals are open to parting ways with him. The 24-year-old righty made 13 appearances for the Royals during the 2025 regular season, posting a minuscule 1.29 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP across 14 innings.