This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Royals injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
2B Michael Massey
Injury: Left calf strain
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Suffered low-grade calf strain during a defensive play on March 6. Played back to back days in Minor League games on March 17 and 18, but status for Opening Day will come down to whether he can run at 100%. (updated: March 18) More >>
RHP Stephen Kolek
Injury: Left oblique strain
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Suffered Grade 1+ oblique strain on Feb. 25. Threw first bullpen session March 18 and will begin ramp-up from there. (updated: March 18) More >>
RHP Alec Marsh
Injury: Right shoulder surgery
IL date: Feb. 12 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Late 2026 at best
Status: After missing 2025 with shoulder issues, underwent right labral surgery in October. Rehabbing in Surprise, Ariz., during Spring Training but likely out for year. (updated: Feb. 12)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
March 18
• RHP Mitch Spence: Optioned to Triple-A Omaha
March 17
• RHP Ryan Bergert: Optioned to Triple-A Omaha
• RHP Mason Black: Optioned to Triple-A Omaha
• OF Kameron Misner: Optioned to Triple-A Omaha
• OF John Rave: Optioned to Triple-A Omaha
• LHP Helcris Olivárez: Reassigned to Minor League camp
March 12
• LHP Frank Mozzicato: Reassigned to Minor League camp