This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Royals injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
2B Michael Massey
Injury: Left ankle sprain, right wrist injury
IL date: June 10 (retroactive to June 8)
Expected return: Early August
Status: Began rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on July 18, going 0-for-4 while playing left field. Pain symptoms from wrist injury have decreased, so focus is on getting timing back with his swing. (updated: July 19)
RHP Michael Lorenzen
Injury: Left oblique strain
IL date: July 14 (15-day IL, retroactive to July 11)
Expected return: August
Status: While dealing with an illness that caused him to miss his scheduled July 12 start, Lorenzen suffered a mild oblique strain. He played catch July 18 and is expected to miss one to two starts. (updated: July 18)
LHP Cole Ragans
Injury: Left rotator cuff strain
IL date: June 11 (retroactive to June 8); transferred to 60-day IL on July 8
Expected return: August
Status: Is on a consistent throwing program in Kansas City, with everything feeling well so far. (updated: July 18) More >>
OF Mark Canha
Injury: Left elbow epicondylitis
IL date: July 8 (10-day IL)
Expected return: August
Status: Received an injection July 8 to help elbow soreness and got back to throwing after the All-Star break, but he has not been hitting yet. (updated: July 18)
LHP Daniel Lynch IV
Injury: Left elbow nerve irritation
IL date: July 6 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Post All-Star break
Status: Threw a bullpen session on July 18 in Kansas City, with another scheduled either July 20 or 21 as he continues his throwing progression. (updated: July 18)
RHP Hunter Harvey
Injury: Right teres major strain
IL date: April 11 (15-day IL, retroactive to April 8; transferred to 60-day IL on June 5)
Expected return: August
Status: Began rehab assignment with Rookie-level ACL Royals on July 17 with a scoreless inning. Reports had him up to 98 mph. Next outing will likely come July 20 with Double-A Northwest Arkansas. (updated: July 18)
RHP James McArthur
Injury: Right elbow surgery
IL date: March 24; transferred to 60-day IL on May 1
Expected return: TBD
Status: Suffered setback in July when he underwent another procedure to remove the second screw that was put in during offseason elbow surgery. Both screws that were put in to help fix an olecranon fracture have been removed. Still undergoing tests to determine next steps. (updated: July 18)
RHP Alec Marsh
Injury: Right shoulder soreness
IL date: March 24; transferred to 60-day IL on May 2
Expected return: TBD
Status: Has been shut down since end of June with more shoulder soreness and will receive an injection week of July 21. (updated: July 18) More >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
July 18
• RHP Andrew Hoffmann: Recalled from Triple-A Omaha
July 16
• 2B/OF Adam Frazier: Acquired from Pirates in trade for INF/OF Cam Devanney More >>
July 14
• RHP Michael Lorenzen: Placed on 15-day IL (left oblique strain)