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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.
11:47 AM - Cole Ragans (KC) allowed six runs on five hits, a walk and a hit-by-pitch over 1.2 innings in Thursday's Cactus League loss to the Rangers. He struck out two.
10:33 AM - Lucas Erceg (KC) (shoulder) allowed no hits or walks across a scoreless inning in Tuesday's exhibition win over Team Cuba. He struck out one.
12:56 PM - Noah Cameron (KC) allowed three runs on six hits, a walk and a hit-by-pitch over 2.2 innings in Monday's Cactus League loss to the Angels. He did not record a strikeout.
12:54 PM - Nick Loftin (KC) started at first base and went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Monday's Cactus League loss to the Angels.
6:54 PM - Dairon Blanco (KC) Royals designated Blanco for assignment Monday.
2:04 PM - Eric Cerantola (KC) Royals optioned Cerantola to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.
11:16 AM - Matt Strahm (KC) allowed a hit and no walks across a scoreless inning in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers. He struck out one.
11:15 AM - Isaac Collins (KC) went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers.
10:08 AM - Michael Wacha (KC) allowed no hits or walks across two scoreless innings in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers. He struck out three.
10:05 AM - Kris Bubic (KC) (shoulder) allowed a run on four hits and no walks across two innings in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers. He struck out three.
1:59 PM - Carlos Estevez (KC) fastball has averaged just 89 mph in his first two appearances of spring training, Thomas Nestico of TJStats.ca reports.
2:31 PM - Starling Marte (KC) signed a contract with the Royals on Saturday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
10:51 AM - Dairon Blanco (KC) (head) will start in left field and bat ninth in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Rockies.
12:31 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left oblique strain, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
12:00 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) has been diagnosed with a left oblique strain and will be sidelined for at least the next five-to-seven days, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
6:30 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) felt tightness in his left side while warming up in the bullpen during the Royals' 8-8 tie against the Mariners in Wednesday's Cactus League game, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
9:00 AM - Jac Caglianone (KC) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's Cactus League loss to the Reds.
1:22 PM - Dairon Blanco (KC) manager Matt Quatraro said Monday that Blanco has been cleared of a full concussion but will be limited to light activity over the next few days, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
12:14 PM - Carter Jensen (KC) started at catcher and went 1-for-3 in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers.
12:02 PM - Bailey Falter (KC) allowed a hit and no walks across two scoreless innings in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers. He did not record a strikeout.
11:39 AM - Isaac Collins (KC) has been held out of Cactus League play thus far after receiving platelet-rich plasma injections in his knees over the offseason, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
6:21 PM - Dairon Blanco (KC) is being sent for further evaluation after getting struck in the helmet by a pitch during Sunday's Cactus League game against the Brewers, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
9:10 PM - Ryan Bergert (KC) (elbow) allowed no runs on a hit and a walk with no strikeouts across one inning in Saturday's Cactus League loss to San Diego.
9:27 AM - Elias Diaz (KC) Royals signed Diaz to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training.
2:10 PM - James McArthur (KC) (elbow) is considered healthy but will be eased into a throwing program this spring, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.
1:54 PM - Lucas Erceg (KC) (shoulder) is throwing off the mound in Royals camp, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.
1:47 PM - Lane Thomas (KC) said Thursday that he's fully healthy after surgery last September to address plantar fasciitis in his right foot, Sports Radio 810 WHB reports.
12:11 PM - Kris Bubic (KC) (shoulder) threw a live batting practice session Saturday, Jaylon Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.
2:52 PM - Salvador Perez (KC) (thumb) took live batting practice during Monday's full-squad workout, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
2:59 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) (hamstring) took live batting practice against teammate Stephen Kolek on Sunday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
5:37 PM - John Means (KC) (Achilles) signed a two-year, minor-league contract with the Royals on Friday.
2:18 PM - Alec Marsh (KC) Royals placed Marsh (shoulder) on the 60-day injured list Thursday.
2:13 PM - Mitch Spence (KC) Athletics traded Spence to the Royals on Thursday in exchange for A.J. Causey.
1:35 PM - Seth Lugo (KC) (back) threw a bullpen session in Royals camp Thursday, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.
3:50 PM - Bailey Falter (KC) (biceps) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
3:42 PM - Kris Bubic (KC) (shoulder) will earn $6.15 million in 2026 after winning his arbitration hearing against the Royals, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
1:24 PM - Luke Maile (KC) is not in Royals camp due to a personal issue, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
1:51 PM - Luke Maile (KC) Royals re-signed Maile to a minor-league contract Thursday with an invitation to spring training.
10:06 AM - Brandon Drury (KC) signed a minor-league contract Wednesday with the Royals that includes an invitation to big-league spring training.
5:50 PM - Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) signed a two-year, $11 million contract with the Royals on Friday to avoid arbitration, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
7:14 PM - Eli Morgan (KC) signed a minor-league contract, which includes an invitation to spring training, with the Royals on Thursday.
11:11 AM - Aaron Sanchez (KC) Royals signed Sanchez to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
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