Latest Royals injuries & transactions

September 27th, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the offseason to reflect the team’s latest transactions and any injury updates. As a reminder, players can remain on the 60-day IL through the World Series, after which teams must account for those players on their 40-man roster.

LATEST INJURIES

RHP
Injury: Right rotator cuff strain
IL date: April 1 (retroactive to March 29); transferred to 60-day IL on June 15
Expected return: 2027
Status: Had shoulder surgery on Sept. 8, ending his season. (updated: Sept. 8) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder discomfort
IL date: July 28
Expected return: 2027
Status: Originally on IL because of back spasms, but returned from rehab assignment Aug. 27 because of shoulder injury. Required three-plus weeks of rest, so shut down for year. (updated: Sept. 1)

RHP
Injury: Thoracic outlet syndrome
IL date: May 29 (retroactive to May 28); transferred to 60-day on July 14
Expected return: 2027
Status: After dealing with shoulder issues for most of the summer, was diagnosed with TOS on Aug. 25 and had season-ending surgery. (updated: Sept. 1)

RHP
Injury: Right forearm tightness
IL date: Aug. 2; transferred to 60-day on Aug. 6
Expected return: 2027
Status: Had Tommy John surgery on Aug. 5 in Kansas City. (updated: Aug. 6) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right flexor strain
IL date: July 19; transferred to 60-day on July 22
Expected return: 2027
Status: Had Tommy John surgery on Aug. 5 in Kansas City. (updated: Aug. 6) More >>

LHP
Injury: Left elbow surgery
IL date: May 8 (retroactive to May 7); transferred to 60-day on June 17
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent a UCL repair July 1 and facing a 10-12 month return-to-play timeline. (updated: July 2) More >>

2B
Injury: Left shoulder subluxation
IL date: April 20 (retroactive to April 19); transferred to 60-day on June 4
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent left labral repair surgery on April 28, ending his season. (updated: April 28) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder surgery
IL date: Feb. 12 (60-day)
Expected return: 2027
Status: After missing 2025 with shoulder issues, underwent right labral surgery in October. Won't pitch in 2026. (updated: Feb. 12)

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Sept. 27
• RHP : Recalled from rehab assignment and reinstated from IL
• RHP : Placed on 15-day IL (allergic reaction)