This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Royals injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Nick Mears
Injury: Right shoulder impingement
IL date: May 29 (60-day IL, retroactive to May 28)
Expected return: July
Status: Most recent setback occurred on July 6 with continued soreness after a live BP. Had another scan done July 11 and was awaiting results to determine next steps. Transferred from 15-day to 60-day IL on July 14. (updated: July 14)
OF Kyle Isbel
Injury: Left plantar fasciitis
IL date: June 10 (10-day IL)
Expected return: August
Status: Was expected to begin rehab assignment July 7, but continuing soreness paused that plan. Got back to baseball activity on July 7, so if he progresses well, rehab assignment could come after the All-Star break. (updated: July 10) More >>
LHP Kris Bubic
Injury: Left shoulder soreness
IL date: May 18 (15-day IL, retroactive to May 15)
Expected return: August
Status: Scratched from rehab start July 1 with shoulder soreness. Received cortisone injection July 2 and will be shut down until the All-Star break before beginning ramp-up again. (updated: July 6) More >>
RHP Connor Seabold
Injury: Right lat strain
IL date: July 1
Expected return: August
Status: Exited fifth inning of June 30 game after experiencing discomfort in right lat area. Will continue rehab in Arizona. (updated: July 4)
RHP Carlos Estévez
Injury: Right rotator cuff strain
IL date: April 1 (15-day IL, retroactive to March 29); transferred to 60-day IL on June 15
Expected return: August
Status: Threw bullpen June 27 but suffered a setback. Received injection July 1 and will be reevaluated likely during All-Star break. (updated: July 4) More >>
3B Maikel Garcia
Injury: Left hand muscle strain
IL date: June 23 (10-day)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Has been battling the left hand injury for over a month and needs extended rest to let it heal. Rehabbing in Kansas City but not swinging yet. Will be reevaluated during All-Star break. (updated: July 4) More >>
LHP Cole Ragans
Injury: Left elbow surgery
IL date: May 8 (15-day IL, retroactive to May 7); transferred to 60-day IL on June 17
Expected return: Midseason 2027
Status: Underwent a UCL repair on left elbow July 1 and facing a 10-12 month return to play timeline. (updated: July 2) More >>
RHP James McArthur
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: March 25 (15-day IL, retroactive to March 22); transferred to 60-day IL on April 19
Expected return: Second half of season
Status: Underwent another elbow surgery May 22 to try to help continued problems with soreness and inflammation. Return-to-play timeline is unknown so far and will depend on how McArthur recovers in the short-term. (updated: May 23)
2B Jonathan India
Injury: Left shoulder subluxation
IL date: April 20 (10-day IL, retroactive to April 19); transferred to 60-day IL on June 4
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent left labral repair surgery on April 28, ending his season. (updated: April 28) More >>
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
July 14
• RHP Easton McGee: Acquired in trade with Brewers for cash considerations. Optioned to Triple-A Omaha
• RHP Nick Mears: Transferred to 60-day injured list
July 10
• 1B Vinnie Pasquantino: Reinstated from 10-day injured list
• OF Kameron Misner: Optioned to Triple-A Omaha
• RHP Eli Morgan: Recalled from Triple-A Omaha
• RHP Jose Cuas: Optioned to Triple-A Omaha
July 4
• RHP Stephen Kolek: Placed on family medical emergency list
• RHP Jose Cuas: Recalled from Triple-A Omaha
July 2
• RHP Stephen Kolek: Activated from family medical emergency list
• RHP Jose Cuas: Optioned to Triple-A Omaha
• C Luke Maile: Selected from Triple-A Omaha
• OF John Rave: Optioned to Triple-A Omaha
• RHP Eric Cerantola: Designated for assignment