This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Royals injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Carlos Estévez
Injury: Left foot contusion
IL date: April 1; retroactive to March 29 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Late April
Status: Threw a light bullpen session April 6, although pain symptoms haven't disappeared completely. (updated: April 6) More >>
RHP Stephen Kolek
Injury: Left oblique strain
IL date: March 25, retroactive to March 22 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Late April/early May
Status: Began throwing bullpen sessions in mid-March. Threw three innings (49 pitches) April 2 in extended spring camp. (updated: April 5) More >>
RHP James McArthur
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: March 25, retractive to March 22 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Suffered minor setback while in extended spring camp, but is scheduled to start throwing again April 6. (updated: April 5)
LHP Bailey Falter
Injury: Left elbow inflammation
IL date: April 3; retroactive to April 2 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Late April
Status: Has been battling valgus extension overload (VEO) in left elbow, experiencing pain when extending. Received injection and will be shut down for next few days. (updated April 3)
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
April 6
• OF Michael Massey: Reinstated from 10-day IL
• UTIL: Nick Loftin: Optioned to Triple-A Omaha
April 3
• RHP Luinder Avila: Recalled from Triple-A Omaha
• LHP Bailey Falter: Placed on 15-day IL (left elbow inflammation)