Kansas City Royals
NEWS
11:56 AM - Isaac Collins (KC) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.
8:37 AM - Ryan Bergert (KC) manager Matt Quatraro said Friday that Bergert will receive a second opinion on the right elbow injury he sustained during his most recent start with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
6:13 PM - Ben Kudrna (KC) was placed on Triple-A Omaha's injured list Friday due to right elbow discomfort, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
2:55 PM - Jonathan India (KC) is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest versus the White Sox.
5:08 PM - Carlos Estevez (KC) (foot) will throw a bullpen session Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
5:04 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Sunday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
5:01 PM - Ryan Bergert (KC) manager Matt Quatraro said Thursday that Berget was removed from his last start at Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday because of right elbow discomfort, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
3:24 PM - Carter Jensen (KC) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the White Sox.
3:22 PM - Steven Cruz (KC) Royals optioned Cruz to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.
3:18 PM - Luinder Avila (KC) Royals optioned Avila to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.
3:14 PM - Mitch Spence (KC) Royals recalled Spence from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.
3:08 PM - Eli Morgan (KC) Royals recalled Morgan from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.
11:21 AM - Bailey Falter (KC) (elbow) began playing catch Monday, MLB.com reports.
4:31 PM - Cole Ragans (KC) said after being removed from Wednesday's start against the Guardians with a left thumb contusion that he "should be good" to make his next start, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
3:08 PM - Cole Ragans (KC) Royals announced that Ragans was removed from his start in Wednesday's game against the Guardians in the first inning due to a left thumb contusion, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. He recorded two outs via strikeout and was charged with three earned runs on two hits and one walk.
1:36 PM - Cole Ragans (KC) was removed from his start Wednesday against the Guardians in the first inning due to an apparent left hand injury, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports. He recorded two outs and was charged with three earned runs on two hits and a walk prior to departing.
12:26 PM - Luinder Avila (KC) is available to pitch out of the Royals' bullpen beginning Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
10:42 AM - Kyle Isbel (KC) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
10:40 AM - Isaac Collins (KC) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
10:36 AM - Jac Caglianone (KC) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
10:00 AM - Nick Mears (KC) allowed no hits and a walk while striking out two over a scoreless inning in Tuesday's 2-1 loss against Cleveland.
9:48 AM - Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) went 0-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday's loss to the Guardians.
6:39 PM - Noah Cameron (KC) did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Guardians, allowing one run on six hits and one walk over 5.2 innings. He struck out five.
4:14 PM - Steven Zobac (KC) Northwest Arkansas placed Zobac on the 7-day injured list April 2 with an undisclosed injury, Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline reports.
12:21 PM - James McArthur (KC) (elbow) is expected to resume a throwing program Monday, MLB.com reports.
12:17 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) (oblique) threw three innings and 49 pitches Thursday during a simulated game at extended spring training, MLB.com reports.
12:13 PM - Michael Massey (KC) Royals reinstated Massey (calf) from the 10-day injured list Monday.
12:10 PM - Nick Loftin (KC) Royals optioned Loftin to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.
6:35 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer and an additional RBI in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Brewers.
6:23 PM - Kris Bubic (KC) (1-1) took the loss Sunday, allowing four runs on four hits and three walks over five innings against the Brewers. He struck out eight.
11:42 AM - Michael Wacha (KC) (illness) is expected to start against Cleveland on Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
9:43 AM - Eli Morgan (KC) Royals returned Morgan to Triple-A Omaha following Saturday's doubleheader with the Brewers.
11:36 AM - Carter Jensen (KC) isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Brewers.
11:32 AM - Jonathan India (KC) isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Brewers.
6:48 PM - Luinder Avila (KC) will not make his scheduled start Friday against the Brewers as the game has been postponed due to inclement weather.
3:55 PM - Jonathan India (KC) is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Brewers.
3:50 PM - Carter Jensen (KC) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Brewers.
3:35 PM - Bailey Falter (KC) Royals placed Falter on the 15-day injured list Friday with left elbow inflammation.
4:52 AM - Cole Ragans (KC) (0-2) took the loss Thursday against the Twins, allowing one unearned run on four hits and one walk while striking out eight over six innings.
8:00 PM - Michael Wacha (KC) (illness) will be forced to miss his scheduled start Friday against the Brewers, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.
1:25 PM - Luinder Avila (KC) Royals recalled Avila from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
1:20 PM - Carter Jensen (KC) was a late scratch from Thursday's lineup against the Twins, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
4:16 PM - Steven Cruz (KC) Royals recalled Cruz from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
4:14 PM - Carlos Estevez (KC) Royals placed Estevez (foot) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
1:30 PM - Carlos Estevez (KC) (ankle) is likely to remain unavailable to pitch in Monday's game versus the Twins and will be evaluated for a possible stint on the injured list, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
5:59 PM - Drew Waters (KC) was outrighted to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.
5:35 PM - Carter Jensen (KC) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a sacrifice fly in Sunday's 4-1 win over Atlanta.
4:31 PM - Seth Lugo (KC) (1-0) earned the win Sunday over Atlanta, allowing five hits over 6.1 scoreless innings. He struck out three.
4:18 PM - Lucas Erceg (KC) converted the save Sunday against Atlanta, striking out one batter while allowing a single, before inducing a game-ending double play ball.
12:05 PM - Carlos Estevez (KC) manager Matt Quatraro said that he would be "surprised" if Estevez is available out of the bullpen for Sunday's game in Atlanta, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
11:26 AM - Isaac Collins (KC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.
11:22 AM - Jonathan India (KC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.
9:37 AM - Carlos Estevez (KC) had X-rays come back negative on his left ankle after being struck by a comebacker during Saturday's loss to Atlanta, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
9:56 AM - Cole Ragans (KC) (0-1) took the loss Friday, giving up four runs on six hits -- including three home runs -- and four walks over four innings as the Royals were downed 6-0 by Atlanta. He struck out five.
1:09 PM - Jac Caglianone (KC) isn't part of the starting lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta.
1:06 PM - Kyle Isbel (KC) isn't part of the starting nine for Friday's game against Atlanta.
2:54 PM - Eli Morgan (KC) Royals selected Morgan's contract from Triple-A Omaha and optioned him to Omaha on Wednesday.
1:27 PM - James McArthur (KC) Royals placed McArthur (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
12:43 PM - Michael Massey (KC) Royals placed Massey (calf) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
12:40 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) Royals placed Kolek (oblique) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
12:35 PM - Drew Waters (KC) Royals designated Waters for assignment Wednesday.
11:23 AM - Michael Wacha (KC) allowed two runs on four hits and three walks across five innings in Monday's exhibition loss to the Rangers. He struck out five.
2:54 PM - Matt Strahm (KC) (leg) tossed a perfect inning of relief Friday in the Royals' 5-2 loss to the Giants in Cactus League play.
12:17 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) (oblique) threw a second bullpen Saturday and could pitch in minor-league spring training games in another week, MLB.com reports.
12:01 PM - Michael Massey (KC) (calf) will not travel to Texas for Monday and Tuesday's exhibitions and will instead remain in Arizona to see action in minor-league games and test his running ability to gauge his availability for Opening Day, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
9:06 AM - Salvador Perez (KC) started at designated hitter and went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's Cactus League loss to the Giants.
9:59 AM - Noah Cameron (KC) allowed four runs on five hits and two walks across 4.1 innings in Thursday's Cactus League loss to Cleveland. He struck out four.
9:39 AM - Carter Jensen (KC) went 1-for-3 with an RBI, a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's Cactus League loss to the Angels.
9:25 AM - Lane Thomas (KC) started in center field and went 1-for-4 with a solo homer, an additional run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's Cactus League loss to the Angels.
9:11 AM - Seth Lugo (KC) threw five innings in a minor-league game Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
10:17 AM - Jac Caglianone (KC) went 4-for-14 with a double, a home run, four RBI, a stolen base and five walks across five games for Italy in the World Baseball Classic.
9:56 AM - Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) went 6-for-24 with two doubles, three stolen bases, three runs scored and six walks across six games for the United States in the World Baseball Classic.
9:35 AM - Carlos Estevez (KC) allowed no hits and three walks with no strikeouts across a scoreless inning in Wednesday's Cactus League loss to the Rangers.
8:51 PM - Mitch Spence (KC) Royals optioned Spence to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.
6:49 PM - Michael Massey (KC) may not be available for Opening Day due to a calf strain, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
6:47 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) (oblique) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
5:05 PM - Isaac Collins (KC) (side/back) will start at designated hitter and bat leadoff in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Rangers.
9:51 AM - Bailey Falter (KC) allowed no hits or walks across three scoreless innings in Tuesday's Cactus League loss to the Dodgers. He struck out five.
8:13 PM - Ryan Bergert (KC) Royals optioned Bergert to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
5:28 PM - Jonathan India (KC) (groin) is back in action at the top of the Royals order for Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers.
10:39 AM - Luinder Avila (KC) allowed two hits and a hit-by-pitch across 2.1 scoreless innings Monday in Team Venezuela's 4-2 win over Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic. He struck out one.
10:15 AM - Maikel Garcia (KC) went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Team Venezuela's 4-2 win Monday over Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic.
11:50 AM - Alex Lange (KC) allowed a hit and a walk across 1.1 scoreless innings in Sunday's Cactus League win over the White Sox. He struck out one.
11:32 AM - Kyle Isbel (KC) went 2-for-2 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's Cactus League win over the White Sox.
10:03 AM - Ryan Bergert (KC) allowed five runs on seven hits and a walk over 3.2 innings in Saturday's Cactus League loss to the Athletics. He struck out four.
9:47 AM - Jonathan India (KC) (groin) will receive a few days off as a precautionary measure, MLB.com reports.
6:24 PM - Isaac Collins (KC) has been dealing with mild back/left side tightness since Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
10:01 AM - Kris Bubic (KC) allowed two hits and a walk over three scoreless innings in Thursday's Cactus League win over the Padres. He struck out four.
5:39 PM - Nick Loftin (KC) (thumb) is starting in left field and batting third in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Padres.
11:08 AM - Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) went 3-for-4 with three solo home runs and a walk Wednesday in Team Italy's 9-1 win over Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic.
1:31 PM - Nick Loftin (KC) manager Matt Quatraro said Wednesday that Loftin is dealing with a jammed left thumb but should return to the lineup for Thursday's Cactus League game against the Padres, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
7:05 PM - Nick Loftin (KC) Matt Quatraro said Loftin was scratched Tuesday due to "general soreness," Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
12:16 PM - Michael Massey (KC) manager Matt Quatraro said Tuesday that Massey has a "low-grade" calf strain and will be sidelined "hopefully just about a week," Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
10:18 AM - Nick Mears (KC) allowed three runs on three hits over one inning in Monday's Cactus League loss to the Guardians.
10:17 AM - Steven Cruz (KC) allowed no hits or walks across 1.1 scoreless innings in Monday's Cactus League loss to the Guardians.
1:32 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) (oblique) began playing catch from up to 60 feet Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
11:25 AM - Jonathan India (KC) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's Cactus League win over the Reds.
12:13 PM - Steven Zobac (KC) Royals optioned Zobac to Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Saturday.
12:09 PM - Ben Kudrna (KC) Royals optioned Kudrna to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.
12:03 PM - Mason Black (KC) allowed no hits and two walks over a scoreless inning in Thursday's Cactus League loss to the Rangers. He did not record a strikeout.
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