This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Royals injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
LHP Cole Ragans
Injury: Left rotator cuff strain
IL date: June 11 (retroactive to June 8); transferred to 60-day IL on July 8
Expected return: August
Status: Began his throwing progression on July 7 in Kansas City by playing light catch, the first step toward an eventual return. (updated: July 8) More >>
OF Mark Canha
Injury: Left elbow epicondylitis
IL date: July 8 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Post All-Star break
Status: Had been feeling elbow soreness but aggravated it on a swing on July 7. Received an injection July 8 and will be shut down for a few days. (updated: July 8)
LHP Daniel Lynch IV
Injury: Left elbow nerve irritation
IL date: July 6 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Post All-Star break
Status: Has been feeling discomfort in elbow over last few outings, but evaluation showed it isn't ligament-related. Will be shut down for a few days before mapping out throwing program (updated: July 8)
2B Michael Massey
Injury: Left ankle sprain, right wrist injury
IL date: June 10 (retroactive to June 8)
Expected return: Post All-Star break
Status: Was hit by a pitch on June 29 during rehab assignment for ankle sprain. Scans on July 7 showed a hairline fracture. Will return to swinging in a few days based on pain tolerance. (updated: July 8)
RHP Hunter Harvey
Injury: Right teres major strain
IL date: April 11 (15-day IL, retroactive to April 8; transferred to 60-day IL on June 5)
Expected return: August
Status: Began to throw off the mound at the end of June and is continuing his progression in Arizona. (updated: July 7)
RHP Kyle Wright
Injury: Grade 2 left oblique strain
IL date: N/A
Expected return: Mid-July
Status: Was pulled from a start with Triple-A Omaha after feeling tightness in his side. Wright will be shut down for at least 2 weeks and then be reevaluated. (updated: June 30) More>>
RHP Alec Marsh
Injury: Right shoulder soreness
IL date: March 24; transferred to 60-day IL on May 2
Expected return: TBD
Status: Was shut down from throwing again at the end of June and will be re-evaluated on July 9 for further clarity (updated: June 28) More >>
RHP James McArthur
Injury: Right elbow surgery
IL date: March 24; transferred to 60-day IL on May 1
Expected return: August or September
Status: Back to playing catch on a regular basis by the end of June, but not yet off the mound. (updated: July 7)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
July 8
• OF Mark Canha: Placed on 10-day IL (left elbow epicondylitis)
• INF/OF Cam Devanney: Selected from Triple-A Omaha
• LHP Cole Ragans: Transferred to 60-day IL
July 6
• LHP Daniel Lynch IV: Placed on 15-day IL with left elbow nerve irritation
• RHP Jonathan Bowlan: Recalled from Triple-A Omaha
July 4
• C Luke Maile: Selected from Triple-A Omaha
• OF Drew Waters: Optioned to Triple-A Omaha
June 23
• RHP Kyle Wright: Returned from rehab assignment, reinstated from 15-day IL and optioned to Triple-A Omaha More>>