This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Royals injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
1B/OF Jac Caglianone
Injury: Left groin soreness
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Woke up June 28 with soreness that didn't improve after treatment and some pregame work, so scratched from lineup. Will be reevaluated when the Royals return home late on June 28 and on the off-day June 29. (updated: June 28) More >>
3B Nick Loftin
Injury: Groin
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Exited in ninth inning of June 27 game against White Sox after being hit in the groin area by a throw to third base. Out of lineup June 28 but feeling better and available off bench. (updated: June 28)
RHP Nick Mears
Injury: Right shoulder impingement
IL date: May 29, retroactive to May 28 (15-day)
Expected return: July
Status: Experienced setback on June 16 that led to an injection in his shoulder. Began playing catch again on June 22. Threw bullpen June 27 and felt good, according to manager Matt Quatraro. (updated: June 28)
RHP Carlos Estévez
Injury: Right rotator cuff strain
IL date: April 1, retroactive to March 29; transferred to 60-day IL on June 15
Expected return: July
Status: Suffered shoulder injury while rehabbing foot injury May 6. Threw a bullpen June 27 but shoulder didn't feel great after it, so will be reevaluated in the coming days. (updated: June 28) More >>
LHP Kris Bubic
Injury: Left elbow soreness/left shoulder issue
IL date: May 18, retroactive to May 15 (15-day)
Expected return: July
Status: Resumed rehab assignment on June 24 and threw 1-2-3 inning with Triple-A Omaha. Threw two scoreless innings at Triple-A on June 27. (updated: June 27) More >>
LHP Cole Ragans
Injury: Left elbow impingement (valgus extension overload)
IL date: May 8, retroactive to May 7 (60-day IL, transferred June 17)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Scheduled for elbow surgery July 1 with Dr. Neal ElAttrache, but full extent of surgery and timeline for return afterward won't be known until Ragans undergoes the procedure. (updated: June 27) More >>
3B Maikel Garcia
Injury: Left hand muscle strain
IL date: June 23 (10-day)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Has been battling the left hand injury for over a month and needs extended rest to let it heal. Rehabbing in Kansas City but not swinging yet. Scheduled for further evaluation June 30 to determine a better timeline for return. (updated: June 26) More >>
OF Kyle Isbel
Injury: Left plantar fasciitis
IL date: June 10 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Late July
Status: Diagnosed with Grade 3 tear of a portion of left plantar fasciitis, which is a severe tear. Began swinging June 17 but has not progressed to full baseball activity. Will likely be a few more weeks until running begins. (updated: June 18) More >>
1B Vinnie Pasquantino
Injury: Fractured hamate bone in right hand
IL date: June 14 (10-day)
Expected return: Late July
Status: Sustained injury during an at-bat June 13 and had surgery to remove broken hamate bone on June 14. Has a 4-6 week return-to-play timeline. (updated: June 15) More >>
RHP James McArthur
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: March 25, retroactive to March 22 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 19)
Expected return: Second half of season
Status: Underwent another elbow surgery May 22 to try to help continued problems with soreness and inflammation. Return-to-play timeline is unknown so far and will depend on how McArthur recovers in the short-term. (updated: May 23)
2B Jonathan India
Injury: Left shoulder subluxation
IL date: April 20, retroactive to April 19; transferred to 60-day IL on June 4
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent left labral repair surgery on April 28, ending his season. (updated: April 28) More >>
RHP Alec Marsh
Injury: Right shoulder surgery
IL date: Feb. 12 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
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
June 27
• RHP Eric Cerantola: Recalled from Triple-A Omaha
• RHP Mitch Spence: Optioned to Triple-A Omaha
June 26
• RHP Stephen Kolek: Placed on paternity leave
• RHP Mitch Spence: Recalled from Triple-A Omaha
June 24
• INF Andrew Velazquez: Signed to Minor League deal