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 in the seventh inning Feb. 22 and fell to the ground. Able to walk off on his own and knew where he was despite dizziness. Will be further evaluated. (updated: Feb. 22)
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