This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Royals injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Beck Way
Injury: Low back spasms/tightness
IL date: July 28 (15-day)
Expected return: Late August
Status: Began a rehab assignment Aug. 18 with Double-A Northwest Arkansas, and he allowed two runs in two-thirds of an inning with two strikeouts and a wild pitch. Threw 24 pitches, 16 strikes. Will pitch with Triple-A Omaha on Aug. 21. (updated: Aug. 19)
RHP Carlos Estévez
Injury: Right rotator cuff strain
IL date: April 1 (retroactive to March 29); transferred to 60-day IL on June 15
Expected return: September
Status: Threw a live BP session on Aug. 19 in Arizona, and if he recovers well, he will continue on a live BP progression later this week. (updated: Aug. 19) More >>
RHP Tony Gonsolin
Injury: Right elbow internal brace surgery
IL date: Aug. 13 (15-day)
Expected return: September
Status: Has two more throwing sessions scheduled (bullpen and live BP) week of Aug. 17. If both go well, could begin rehab assignment week of Aug. 24. (Updated: Aug. 17) More >>
RHP Nick Mears
Injury: Right shoulder impingement
IL date: May 29 (retroactive to May 28); transferred to 60-day on July 14
Expected return: September
Status: Faced another setback in same shoulder/lat area and will undergo further testing week of Aug. 17. (updated: Aug. 17)
RHP Connor Seabold
Injury: Right lat strain
IL date: July 1; transferred to 60-day IL on Aug. 3
Expected return: September
Status: Continuing throwing program in Arizona. (updated: Aug. 17)
RHP James McArthur
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: March 25 (retroactive to March 22); transferred to 60-day IL on April 19
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent another elbow surgery May 22 but began a throwing progression in the second half of season and is on a bullpen schedule. (updated: Aug. 17)
RHP Luinder Avila
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 Stephen Kolek
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 Cole Ragans
Injury: Left elbow surgery
IL date: May 8 (retroactive to May 7); transferred to 60-day IL on June 17
Expected return: 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 >>
2B Jonathan India
Injury: Left shoulder subluxation
IL date: April 20 (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)
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
Aug. 18
• RHP Lucas Erceg: Optioned to Triple-A Omaha
• RHP Carlos Duran: Recalled from Triple-A Omaha
Aug. 17
• 1B Vinnie Pasquantino: Reinstated from 10-day injured list
• 3B Maikel Garcia: Reinstated from 10-day injured list
• LHP Connor Thomas: Recalled from Triple-A Omaha
• INF Josh Rojas: Optioned to Triple-A Omaha
• RHP Jose Cuas: Optioned to Triple-A Omaha
• OF Starling Marte: Designated for assignment
Aug. 13
• RHP Tony Gonsolin: Signed to an MLB contract and placed on 15-day injured list
• RHP Eli Morgan: Designated for assignment
Aug. 10
• RHP Craig Kimbrel: Signed to Major League contract and activated More >>
• RHP Easton McGee: Optioned to Triple-A Omaha