This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Royals injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
OF Dairon Blanco
Injury: Hit by pitch (head)
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Was hit on the helmet during at-bat on Feb. 22. Did not sustain a concussion but will continue to be evaluated and doing only light activity in the next few days. (updated: Feb. 23)
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
Feb. 20
• C Elias Díaz: Signed to Minor League contract with invite to Spring Training
Feb. 12
• RHP Mitch Spence: Acquired from A’s for Minor League RHP A.J. Causey More >>
• RHP Alec Marsh: Placed on 60-day IL