This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Royals injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
LHP Cole Ragans
Injury: Left thumb contusion
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Hit by a 92.4 mph comebacker on his throwing hand and exited two batters later in April 8 start. Felt good on April 9 and expects to make next start. (updated: April 9) More >>
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 April 3. Threw first bullpen April 8. (updated: April 9)
RHP Carlos Estévez
Injury: Left foot contusion
IL date: April 1; retroactive to March 29 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Late April
Status: Hit by a comebacker March 28 in Atlanta. Has been playing catch and threw first full bullpen session on April 9. (updated: April 9) 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: Suffered strain ahead of a Spring Training start in late February. Has been building up in Arizona and is scheduled to go on a rehab assignment April 12 with Triple-A Omaha. (updated: April 9) 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 began throwing again week of April 6. Scheduled for a bullpen session April 11. (updated: April 9)
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 9
• RHPs Mitch Spence and Eli Morgan: Recalled from Triple-A Omaha
• RHPs Luinder Avila and Steven Cruz: Optioned to Triple-A Omaha
April 6
• OF Michael Massey: Reinstated from 10-day IL
• UTIL: Nick Loftin: Optioned to Triple-A Omaha