Kansas City Royals

34-38
4th in AL Central
NEWS
Sun, Jun 15, 2025

5:53 PM - Noah Cameron (KC) did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Athletics, yielding four hits and one walk over five scoreless innings. He struck out seven.

2:13 PM - Drew Waters (KC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

2:10 PM - Nick Loftin (KC) will start at second base and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Athletics.

2:08 PM - Jonathan India (KC) (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

4:23 AM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) (4-7) took the loss Saturday, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks over six innings against the Athletics. He struck out four.

Sat, Jun 14, 2025

1:56 PM - Jonathan India (KC) (shoulder) isn't starting against the Athletics on Saturday, but he could be available off the bench, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

9:36 AM - Maikel Garcia (KC) went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's 6-4 loss to the A's.

9:33 AM - Michael Wacha (KC) (3-6) took the loss Friday, giving up five runs on nine hits and two walks over 5.1 innings as the Royals fell 6-4 to the A's. He struck out five.

Fri, Jun 13, 2025

3:28 PM - Drew Waters (KC) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the A's.

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

7:48 PM - Cole Ragans (KC) will get a second opinion on his shoulder injury next week, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

3:23 PM - Drew Waters (KC) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees.

Wed, Jun 11, 2025

5:22 PM - Luinder Avila (KC) Omaha placed Avila on its 7-day injured list May 27 due to a right shoulder impingement, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

3:28 PM - Jonathan Bowlan (KC) Royals recalled Bowlan from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

3:26 PM - Trevor Richards (KC) Royals designated Richards for assignment Wednesday.

3:25 PM - Lucas Erceg (KC) Royals activated Erceg (back) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

3:23 PM - Cole Ragans (KC) Royals placed Ragans on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a left rotator cuff strain.

11:48 AM - Taylor Clarke (KC) allowed four runs on five hits and one walk with no strikeouts over one-third of an inning in Tuesday's 10-2 loss against the Yankees.

Tue, Jun 10, 2025

6:22 PM - Lucas Erceg (KC) Matt Quatraro said Tuesday that Erceg (back) is expected to return from the injured list Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

3:13 PM - Tyler Tolbert (KC) Royals recalled Tolbert from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

3:08 PM - Michael Massey (KC) Royals placed Massey on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left ankle sprain.

Mon, Jun 09, 2025

9:24 AM - Noah Cameron (KC) is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Yankees.

Sun, Jun 08, 2025

5:32 PM - Carlos Estevez (KC) earned the save in Sunday's 7-5 win over the White Sox, allowing one hit and one walk with one strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.

2:18 PM - Thomas Hatch (KC) cleared waivers Sunday and was outrighted to Triple-A Omaha.

1:11 PM - Michael Massey (KC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

12:43 PM - Drew Waters (KC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Sat, Jun 07, 2025

12:46 PM - Jonathan Bowlan (KC) Royals optioned Bowlan to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

12:44 PM - Trevor Richards (KC) Royals selected Richards' contract from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

12:23 PM - Lucas Erceg (KC) (back) threw live batting practice Friday and is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Sunday, MLB.com reports.

Fri, Jun 06, 2025

4:30 PM - Michael Massey (KC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

6:39 PM - Carlos Estevez (KC) (2-1) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk over one-third of an inning, taking the extra-inning loss and a blown save in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals.

6:36 PM - Noah Cameron (KC) allowed two hits and two walks while striking out three over six scoreless innings in a no-decision in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals.

5:51 PM - Cole Ragans (KC) Royals reinstated Ragans (groin) from the injured list Thursday.

5:42 PM - Thomas Hatch (KC) Royals designated Hatch for assignment Thursday.

4:57 PM - Kris Bubic (KC) is not listed among the Royals' probable pitchers for the weekend series against the White Sox, as the team plans to give him extra rest before his next start Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

11:36 AM - John Rave (KC) is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals.

11:33 AM - Nick Loftin (KC) is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals.

11:30 AM - Mark Canha (KC) is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals.

11:24 AM - Freddy Fermin (KC) is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals.

10:44 AM - Hunter Harvey (KC) Royals transferred Harvey (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Thursday.

10:41 AM - Thomas Hatch (KC) Royals selected Hatch's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

10:41 AM - Andrew Hoffmann (KC) Royals optioned Hoffmann to Triple-A Omaha and then added him as the 27th man for Thursday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals.

Wed, Jun 04, 2025

5:23 PM - Noah Cameron (KC) and the Royals won't play the Cardinals on Wednesday, as the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Jun 03, 2025

6:51 PM - Cole Ragans (KC) (groin) is scheduled to be reinstated from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday against the Cardinals, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

4:09 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) (thumb) is starting at third base and batting third in Tuesday's game versus the Cardinals.

4:06 PM - Jac Caglianone (KC) is starting at designated hitter and batting sixth in his major-league debut Tuesday in St. Louis.

Mon, Jun 02, 2025

1:28 PM - Angel Zerpa (KC) threw 1.2 scoreless innings in Sunday's 1-0 loss against the Tigers. He lowered his ERA to 5.01

10:47 AM - Dairon Blanco (KC) Royals optioned Blanco to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

10:44 AM - Jac Caglianone (KC) Royals selected Caglianone's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

Sun, Jun 01, 2025

1:37 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers due to right thumb soreness.

Sat, May 31, 2025

6:40 PM - Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) went 1-for-3 with an RBI single in Saturday's 1-0 win over Detroit.

6:36 PM - Michael Wacha (KC) did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Tigers, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out six across seven scoreless innings.

6:27 PM - Carlos Estevez (KC) earned the save in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Tigers, allowing one hit with no walks or strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning.

9:12 AM - Seth Lugo (KC) (3-5) took the loss Friday as the Royals fell 7-5 to the Tigers, coughing up four runs on five hits and two walks over 3.1 innings. He struck out three.

Fri, May 30, 2025

3:29 PM - Michael Massey (KC) (ankle) is starting at designated hitter and batting eighth Friday against the Tigers.

3:18 PM - Lucas Erceg (KC) was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with a lower-back strain.

3:16 PM - Seth Lugo (KC) (finger) was activated from the 15-day injured list to start Friday's game against the Tigers.

2:27 PM - Cole Ragans (KC) (groin) will report to Double-A Northwest Arkansas to begin a rehab assignment Saturday.

Wed, May 28, 2025

5:05 PM - Cole Ragans (KC) is throwing a two-up bullpen Wednesday and is expected to make a rehab start this weekend if the bullpen session goes well, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

5:02 PM - Seth Lugo (KC) is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Friday's game against the Tigers, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

4:47 PM - Michael Massey (KC) was scratched from Wednesday's game against the Reds due to left ankle soreness.

4:43 PM - Michael Massey (KC) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Reds.

4:04 PM - Kyle Isbel (KC) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

3:59 PM - Evan Sisk (KC) Royals optioned Sisk to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

9:13 AM - Daniel Lynch IV (KC) allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out four in 2.2 innings Tuesday against the Reds.

Tue, May 27, 2025

6:57 PM - Seth Lugo (KC) (finger) is trending towards being activated from the 15-day injured list during the Royals' weekend series against the Tigers, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

5:26 PM - Kyle Wright (KC) (shoulder) struck out a batter over two perfect innings in his rehab start Sunday with Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

4:12 PM - Cole Ragans (KC) (groin) threw a "competitive" bullpen session Sunday, MLB.com reports.

Mon, May 26, 2025

7:33 PM - Daniel Lynch IV (KC) will draw the start for Tuesday's contest versus the Reds, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

12:00 PM - Drew Waters (KC) isn't part of the starting nine for Monday's game against the Reds.

11:57 AM - Freddy Fermin (KC) isn't part of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.

11:51 AM - Kyle Isbel (KC) (illness) is batting ninth and playing center field Monday against the Reds.

11:49 AM - Jonathan India (KC) (illness) is leading off and playing DH for Monday's game against the Reds.

10:32 AM - Jac Caglianone (KC) is 9-for-26 (.346) with five home runs, 10 RBI and five runs scored in six games with Triple-A Omaha.

Sun, May 25, 2025

6:18 PM - Kris Bubic (KC) did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Twins, allowing one run on two hits and two walks with nine strikeouts over seven innings.

5:16 PM - Carlos Estevez (KC) (2-0) earned the win against the Twins on Sunday, striking out two while recording four outs across the eighth and ninth innings.

1:57 PM - Michael Massey (KC) is starting at second base and batting eighth Sunday against the Twins.

1:54 PM - Jonathan India (KC) Royals scratched India for the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins due to an illness.

1:30 PM - Michael Massey (KC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

1:29 PM - Mark Canha (KC) will start in right field and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Twins.

1:27 PM - Freddy Fermin (KC) will start at catcher and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Twins.

12:54 PM - Kyle Isbel (KC) (illness) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Sat, May 24, 2025

6:21 PM - Michael Wacha (KC) came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Twins, giving up four runs on seven hits and a walk over five-plus innings. He struck out one.

6:12 PM - Luke Maile (KC) cleared outright waivers and accepted his assignment to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

11:56 AM - Kyle Isbel (KC) was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's game against Minnesota with an illness.

10:45 AM - Cavan Biggio (KC) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins.

10:42 AM - Salvador Perez (KC) (illness) will start at designated hitter and bat fourth Saturday against the Twins.

Fri, May 23, 2025

6:37 PM - Salvador Perez (KC) was scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Twins due to an illness., Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

6:36 PM - Kyle Wright (KC) (shoulder) is expected to embark on a rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Sunday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

12:21 PM - Hunter Renfroe (KC) Royals designated Renfroe for assignment Friday.

12:19 PM - Nick Loftin (KC) Royals recalled Loftin from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

11:24 AM - Diego Castillo (KC) Royals acquired Castillo from the Mets on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations.

Thu, May 22, 2025

11:26 AM - Sam Long (KC) Royals are expected to transfer Long's rehab assignment from the rookie-level Arizona Complex League to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Wed, May 21, 2025

12:46 PM - Cavan Biggio (KC) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in San Francisco.

12:44 PM - Jonathan India (KC) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in San Francisco.

9:41 AM - Daniel Lynch IV (KC) is slated to start Wednesday's game against the Giants in San Francisco, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

9:39 AM - John Gant (KC) Royals signed Gant to a minor-league contract Wednesday.

Mon, May 19, 2025

7:52 PM - Sam Long (KC) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with the Royals' Arizona Complex League team Tuesday.

5:41 PM - Jonathan India (KC) (knee) is serving as the designated hitter and batting out of the leadoff spot against the Giants on Monday.

3:14 PM - Luke Maile (KC) Royals designated Maile for assignment Monday.

3:11 PM - Taylor Clarke (KC) Royals activated Clarke from the paternity list Monday.

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