KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals placed starting pitchers Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo on the 15-day injured list Saturday. It’s a significant setback for a team holding a respectable 25-20 record, good for third in the AL Central. Ragans is out with a groin injury for the second time this season, while Lugo is managing a sprained finger. The Royals’ rotation is now … [Read more...] about Royals’ Cole Ragans, Seth Lugo Sidelined on 15-Day IL
Bobby Witt Jr. Has Elbow Contusion After Being Hit by Pitch
Kansas City Royals superstar Bobby Witt Jr. was hit on the left forearm by a pitch today but will avoid a long absence, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The Royals later announced that Witt has a forearm contusion, and X-rays showed no fracture. The timetable for Witt‘s return is currently unknown, but it looks like the worst-case scenario was avoided, which is great news for … [Read more...] about Bobby Witt Jr. Has Elbow Contusion After Being Hit by Pitch
Royals Pitcher Bubic Has Legitimate Shot at Rotation To Start the Season
Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic will get the opportunity to earn a spot in the starting rotation. After recently serving as a bullpen arm, he has a shot. Bubic is a leading candidate for the starting rotation because of his experience. Heading into this season, he’s started 60 games in his career. He’s looking to capitalize on this opportunity to be a starter after not … [Read more...] about Royals Pitcher Bubic Has Legitimate Shot at Rotation To Start the Season
Royals Non-Roster Invitee Cavan Biggio Making Noise Early in Spring Training
Cavan Biggio is making a statement early in camp. After signing a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals this offseason, Biggio is 3-for-7 at the plate with one home run and has an OPS of over 1.500. It’s a minimal sample size, but if we’re talking about players that have stood out very early in spring training, we have to talk about Biggio. If his success continues, … [Read more...] about Royals Non-Roster Invitee Cavan Biggio Making Noise Early in Spring Training
Considered Move for Royals Infielder Wouldn’t Be Significant
Royals’ infielder Jonathan India will be taking reps in left field during Spring Training with Michael Massey, according to an article by Anne Rogers of MLB.com. India, 28, has played second base his entire career in MLB so far. India won the Rookie of the Year award in 2021, yet last season was the first time in his career that he was above league average defensively, with a 1 … [Read more...] about Considered Move for Royals Infielder Wouldn’t Be Significant