Kelvin Herrera recorded career highs in holds (26) and saves (12) in 2016.
His 26 holds ranked tied for fourth most in the American League and tied with Jason Grimsley (2001) for third most in Royals history, trailing Wade Davis (33 in 2014) and Grimsley (28 in 2003).
Herrera’s 106 holds since the start of 2012 rank fifth in the Majors and second among AL-only pitchers, trailing Joel Peralta (107).
His first of 12 saves in 2016 came on July 9 vs. Seattle, his first save since April 10, 2013 vs.