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Cole Ragans Cole Ragans Bullpen session on tap
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 4:47 PM
Ragans (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Wednesday will mark the first time that Ragans has thrown off a mound since he suffered a setback in late May during his rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha. He remains without a clear return timeline, but that may change after a few sessions of mound work. |
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Jac Caglianone Jac Caglianone Ready to go Tuesday
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 3:38 PM
Caglianone (shoulder) is back in the lineup for the series opener against the Rangers on Tuesday.
Analysis: Caglianone was removed from Saturday's game against Minnesota with right shoulder soreness which also sidelined him from Sunday's series finale as well. On the season, the 23-year-old has slugged .250/.326/.403 with six homers and 15 RBI in 218 plate appearances. Caglianone will play right field and bat sixth Tuesday. |
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Salvador Perez Salvador Perez Good to go Tuesday
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 3:35 PM
Perez (thumb) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Texas.
Analysis: After missing the last two matchups due to a thumb injury, Perez is back and ready to go on Tuesday. The 36-year-old has had a down season to say the least, as he is currently slashing just .204/.254/.345 with nine homers and 26 RBI in 256 plate appearances. Perez will bat fifth and act as the designated hitter in Tuesday's game against the Rangers |
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Bobby Witt Jr. Bobby Witt Jr. Back in lineup Tuesday
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 3:31 PM
Witt (knee) is back in the lineup for Kansas City on Tuesday.
Analysis: After exiting Sunday's game early with right knee soreness, Witt is good to go for Tuesday's matchup against the Rangers. Before going down on Sunday, the 25-year-old had recorded five hits and three walks in his past four games. Witt will play shortstop and bat second for the Royals. |
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Josh Rojas Josh Rojas Optioned back to Triple-A
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 3:17 PM
The Royals optioned Rojas to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
Analysis: Rojas made one start in his handful of days with the big club, collecting one hit in five plate appearances. He's being scrubbed from the active roster in order to make room for Stephen Kolek (personal), who will start Tuesday's game versus the Rangers. |
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Stephen Kolek Stephen Kolek Reinstated ahead of Tuesday's start
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 3:14 PM
The Royals activated Kolek from the family medical emergency list Tuesday.
Analysis: Kolek was away from the club for a few days while tending to a personal matter, but he's back in time to start Tuesday's contest at home versus the Rangers. The right-hander has logged a 3.32 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 27:8 K:BB over 38 innings covering six starts for Kansas City this season. |
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Stephen Kolek Stephen Kolek Rejoining rotation Tuesday
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 10:36 AM
Kolek (personal) is listed as the Royals' probable starter for Tuesday's game against the Rangers in Kansas City.
Analysis: Kansas City placed Kolek on the family medical emergency leave list Thursday, but the right-hander looks set to rejoin the Royals for the start of their series with the Rangers and won't have to miss a turn through the rotation. The Royals will make his activation official shortly before Tuesday's 7:40 p.m. ET start time. |
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Kris Bubic Kris Bubic Beginning rehab assignment Tuesday
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 10:54 AM
The Royals announced Monday that Bubic (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
Analysis: Bubic hasn't pitched since May 14 due to left elbow soreness and general arm fatigue, but he's been throwing for the past couple weeks and is ready to pitch in a game situation. Prior to landing on the 15-day injured list, Bubic recorded a 4.11 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 51:26 K:BB across 50.1 innings. As long as he continues to improve, Bubic should rejoin the Royals' rotation within the next couple weeks. |
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Starling Marte Starling Marte Pops first homer in win
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 6:42 PM
Marte went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Drawing the start at designated hitter versus southpaw Connor Prielipp, Marte lifted his first homer of the campaign Sunday. The left-handed-hitting Carter Jensen should continue to serve as Kansas City's primary DH, but Marte could see an uptick in at-bats in right field until Jac Caglianone (shoulder) returns to action. Even so, Marte is slashing a pedestrian .258/.315/.348 with four extra-base hits, five RBI, five runs scored and no stolen bases over 73 plate appearances. |
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Lucas Erceg Lucas Erceg Survives for 12th save
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 6:34 PM
Erceg secured the save Sunday against the Twins, allowing no runs on two hits and no walks in two-thirds of an inning.
Analysis: The Royals first turned to Beck Way to close out a 6-1 game in the ninth inning, but the hurler ended up giving up four runs to create a save opportunity. Erceg did surrender a pair of singles Sunday, though he eventually got Brooks Lee to fly out and extinguish the fire. Erceg, who has fallen into a closer committee with Kansas City due to his MLB-worst six blown saves, has a 6.00 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and 21:16 K:BB with 12 saves across 24 frames. |
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Noah Cameron Noah Cameron Resurgence continues in third win
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 6:16 PM
Cameron (3-4) notched the win Sunday against the Twins, allowing one unearned run on three hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Cameron had posted a 5.55 ERA over his first seven starts of the year, but he's been a much different pitcher as of late. The 26-year-old southpaw has logged four quality starts across his previous five outings, during which he boasts a sparkling 1.80 ERA, 0.67 WHIP and 31:3 K:BB covering 30 innings. Cameron, who now has an improved 3.84 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 63:17 K:BB over 65.2 frames overall, will hope to keep the good times rolling at home versus the Astros his next time out. |
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Bobby Witt Jr. Bobby Witt Jr. Dealing with right knee injury
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 3:39 PM
Witt was removed from Sunday's game against Minnesota due to right knee soreness.
Analysis: It's unclear when the injury cropped up, but Witt was taken out of the game in the seventh inning and was replaced by Michael Massey. Witt went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts prior to his exit, and he'll undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury. The Royals have an off-day Monday, so the 25-year-old shortstop will aim to be available for Tuesday's home game against the Rangers. |
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Bobby Witt Jr. Bobby Witt Jr. Exits Sunday's game
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 3:30 PM
Witt (undisclosed) was removed from Sunday's game against the Twins, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
Analysis: Witt was removed from the game in the seventh inning with the Royals holding a 5-1 lead. It's not clear why he was pulled, but the Royals should have an update on the superstar shortstop during or shortly after Sunday's game. Michael Massey is in the game at second base, with Maikel Garcia and Nick Loftin shifting to shortstop and third base, respectively. |
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Salvador Perez Salvador Perez Nursing thumb injury
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 11:41 AM
Perez is not in Sunday's lineup against the Twins due to a right thumb injury, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Perez sustained the injury on a wild pitch that hit him in the thumb Friday. He'll end up sitting for the last two games of the series against Minnesota, but with an offday Monday, the veteran backstop could be back in action for Tuesday's series opener against Texas. Carter Jensen will start at catcher Sunday. |
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Salvador Perez Salvador Perez Getting another rest day
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 11:11 AM
Perez is not in Kansas City's starting lineup against Minnesota on Sunday.
Analysis: Perez will be on the bench for a second consecutive game. Carter Jensen will handle catching duties while Starling Marte serves as the Royals' designated hitter for Sunday's series finale. |
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Jac Caglianone Jac Caglianone Not in Sunday's lineup
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 11:09 AM
Caglianone (shoulder) is not in the Royals' starting lineup against the Twins on Sunday.
Analysis: Caglianone was removed from Saturday's game due to right shoulder soreness. He'll get a breather Sunday ahead of an off day Monday, and he could be back in the lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the Rangers. The Royals will start Isaac Collins, Lane Thomas and Tyler Tolbert in the outfield. |
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Carter Jensen Carter Jensen Launches eighth homer
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 9:47 AM
Jensen went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Jensen accounted for most of the Royals' offensive production, blasting a leadoff homer in the first inning before adding a sacrifice fly in the ninth frame. Despite Saturday's productive moments, he's hitting .087 (2-for-23) with 10 strikeouts across six games in June. It has been a lackluster campaign thus far for the 22-year-old, as he's slashing .211/.286/.381 with eight homers, nine doubles, 30 RBI and 25 runs across 60 games while splitting time between catcher and designated hitter. |
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Alex Lange Alex Lange Notches third save
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 8:20 PM
Lange gave up a hit and struck out three in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his third save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Royals manager Matt Quatraro suggested earlier this week that he would be playing matchups in closing situations while Lucas Erceg worked through his struggles, but since then Lange has gotten three straight saves, with Saturday's coming when Kody Clemens, a left-handed power hitter, was leading off the ninth for the Twins and representing the tying run. Lange has been scored upon just once in his last 12 appearances, posting a 0.75 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 11:3 K:BB in 12 innings, and he appears to have seized the top spot in the Kansas City bullpen. |
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Luinder Avila Luinder Avila Stingy in no-decision
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 8:02 PM
Avila didn't factor into the decision Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and three walks over five innings in a 3-2 victory over the Twins. He struck out three.
Analysis: The 24-year-old right-hander was lifted after 70 effective pitches (46 strikes) with the score tied 1-1, denying Avila his second win of the season. He's looked good since rejoining the Royals in late April, posting a 2.84 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 22:15 K:BB through 25.1 innings over his last 10 appearances (three starts). Avila will look to keep rolling in his next outing, which is set to come at home next weekend against the Astros. |
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Jac Caglianone Jac Caglianone Exits with shoulder injury
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 2:59 PM
Caglianone was removed from Saturday's game against the Twins with right shoulder soreness.
Analysis: Caglianone crashed shoulder first into the side wall in right field during Friday's contest, and he seemingly aggravated his shoulder while striking out during his at-bat in the first inning Saturday. The severity of his injury remains unknown, but the Royals could provide more details on his status after the game. |
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