This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Royals injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
LHP Noah Cameron
Injury: Low back tightness
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Scratched from May 5 start against Guardians but not dealing with serious injury. Doesn't expect to miss more than one start. (updated: May 5)
RHP Carlos Estévez
Injury: Left foot contusion
IL date: April 1, retroactive to March 29 (15-day IL)
Expected return: May
Status: After three live BPs in Arizona, scheduled to begin rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on May 6 (after May 5 game was postponed). (updated: May 5) More >>
LHP Bailey Falter
Injury: Left elbow inflammation
IL date: April 3; retroactive to April 2 (15-day IL)
Expected return: May
Status: Threw 26 pitches (14 strikes) in his sixth rehab appearance with Triple-A Omaha on May 2, allowing a run on two hits and a walk. (updated: May 2)
2B Jonathan India
Injury: Left shoulder subluxation
IL date: April 20, retroactive to April 19 (10-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent left labral repair surgery on April 28, ending his season. (updated: April 28) 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: TBD
Status: After missing 2025 season with an elbow injury, has continued to have problems with soreness. Scheduled to see a specialist to determine next steps. (updated: April 20)
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
May 5
• RHP Stephen Kolek: Returned from rehab assignment and reinstated from IL
• RHP Mason Black: Optioned to Triple-A Omaha
April 28
• RHP Luinder Avila: Recalled from Triple-A Omaha
• RHP Eli Morgan: Optioned to Triple-A Omaha
April 20
• 2B Jonathan India: Placed on 10-day IL
• 2B/OF Nick Loftin: Recalled from Triple-A Omaha