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
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Hit by a comebacker in ninth inning March 28 and has been in a walking boot for two days. Played catch March 30 but isn't likely to be available out of the 'pen. (updated: March 30)
RHP Stephen Kolek
Injury: Left oblique strain
IL date: March 25, retroactive to March 22 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Late April
Status: Suffered Grade 1+ oblique strain on Feb. 25 and began throwing bullpen sessions in mid-March. Threw two innings (34 pitches) March 28 in extended Spring Training. (updated: March 28) More >>
2B Michael Massey
Injury: Left calf strain
IL date: March 25, retroactive to March 22 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Beginning of April
Status: Suffered calf strain on March 6 and left off Opening Day roster. Continuing to play extended spring camp games in Arizona and could go on rehab assignment early next week. (updated: March 27) More >>
RHP James McArthur
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: March 25, retractive to March 22 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Missed all of 2025 after right elbow surgery, so took ramp-up this spring slow. Expected to continue it in Arizona before a rehab assignment. (updated: March 25)
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
March 25
• RHP Eli Morgan: Selected to 40-man roster and optioned to Triple-A Omaha
• OF Drew Waters: Designated for assignment
• RHP Stephen Kolek: Placed on 15-day IL (left oblique strain)
• RHP James McArthur: Placed on 15-day IL (right elbow inflammation)
• INF Michael Massey: Placed on 10-day IL (left calf strain)
March 20
• RHP Luinder Avila: Optioned to Triple-A Omaha
• RHP Steven Cruz: Optioned to Triple-A Omaha
March 18
• RHP Mitch Spence: Optioned to Triple-A Omaha