Kansas City Royals
NEWS
5:39 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) (elbow), who is out of the lineup for Friday's series opener versus the Angels, said he's feeling better and hopes to be available off the bench before potentially returning to the lineup Saturday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
4:10 PM - Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.
4:02 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) (elbow) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.
3:18 AM - Carter Jensen (KC) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional RBI, an additional run scored and a walk in Wednesday's loss to the Orioles.
3:10 AM - Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, an additional run scored and a walk in Wednesday's loss against the Orioles.
6:27 PM - Michael Wacha (KC) (2-1) took the loss Wednesday against the Orioles, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out five.
5:48 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) (elbow) said after Wednesday's game against Baltimore that he expects to play in Friday's game against the Angels, Pete Grathoff of The Kansas City Star reports.
4:34 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) Royals announced that Garcia was removed from Wednesday's game against the Orioles after the fifth inning due to right elbow soreness, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
3:43 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) was removed from Wednesday's game after the fifth inning with an undisclosed injury, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
11:25 AM - Isaac Collins (KC) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
11:07 AM - Kyle Isbel (KC) went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored in Tuesday's victory over Baltimore.
5:05 PM - Nick Loftin (KC) Royals recalled Loftin from Triple-A Omaha on Monday.
4:58 PM - Jonathan India (KC) City placed India on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a left shoulder subluxation.
11:24 AM - Bailey Falter (KC) allowed a hit and no walks with three strikeouts across two scoreless innings with Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.
11:12 AM - Stephen Kolek (KC) (oblique) allowed two runs on four hits and a walk over 4.1 innings with Triple-A Omaha on Sunday. He struck out four.
11:41 AM - Salvador Perez (KC) manager Matt Quatraro said prior to Sunday's game against the Yankees that Perez could see more of his starts at designated hitter over the next few days since the veteran backstop has been dealing with a sore hip of late, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
11:01 AM - Tyler Tolbert (KC) Royals optioned Tolbert to Tripel-A Omaha on Sunday.
10:52 AM - Kyle Isbel (KC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
10:51 AM - Jac Caglianone (KC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
10:50 AM - Starling Marte (KC) will start in right field and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Yankees.
10:47 AM - Jonathan India (KC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
10:40 AM - Mitch Spence (KC) Royals optioned Spence to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.
10:39 AM - Mason Black (KC) Royals recalled Black from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.
10:37 AM - James McArthur (KC) Royals transferred McArthur (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.
10:33 AM - Elias Diaz (KC) Royals selected Diaz's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.
10:30 AM - Carter Jensen (KC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
6:01 PM - Noah Cameron (KC) (1-1) took the loss Saturday, surrendering seven runs (five earned) on seven hits and two walks over four innings as the Royals were routed 13-4 by the Yankees. He struck out three.
10:08 AM - Isaac Collins (KC) (knee) will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh during Saturday's game against the Yankees.
10:04 AM - Salvador Perez (KC) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
6:16 PM - Isaac Collins (KC) (knee) is not in the Royals' starting lineup against the Yankees on Friday but is available off the bench, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
4:14 PM - Isaac Collins (KC) (knee) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees.
3:34 PM - Alex Lange (KC) allowed two hits and struck out two in one inning Thursday in the 10-9 loss to the Tigers.
12:23 PM - Daniel Lynch IV (KC) picked up a hold by pitching a perfect inning while striking out one batter in a 10-9 loss to Detroit on Thursday.
10:44 AM - Lucas Erceg (KC) (0-1) blew the save and took the loss Thursday against the Tigers. He allowed three runs on three hits and a walk while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning.
10:21 AM - Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) went 3-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI and three runs scored in Thursday's loss to Detroit.
11:58 AM - Bailey Falter (KC) (elbow) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk over one inning with Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday. He struck out one.
11:06 AM - Isaac Collins (KC) (knee) remained out of the lineup for Thursday's tilt in Detroit.
6:04 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) (oblique) allowed no runs on three hits and a walk over four innings with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday. He struck out two.
3:46 PM - Michael Massey (KC) will start at second base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
3:12 PM - Jonathan India (KC) is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Detroit.
3:08 PM - Isaac Collins (KC) (knee) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Tigers.
9:25 AM - Cole Ragans (KC) didn't factor into the decision in the Royals' 2-1 loss to the Tigers on Tuesday. He allowed one hit and four walks over six scoreless innings while striking out only one.
7:06 PM - Isaac Collins (KC) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Tigers with an apparent injury, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
12:55 PM - Bailey Falter (KC) (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.
12:51 PM - Carlos Estevez (KC) president of baseball operations J.J. Picollo said Tuesday on 96.5 The Fan that he's hopeful Estevez (foot) will be ready to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha within the next five days.
10:19 AM - Lane Thomas (KC) is 3-for-23 (.130 average) with a double, an RBI, two runs scored, a stolen base and a 5:7 BB:K through 12 games this season.
1:54 PM - Jonathan India (KC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
10:08 AM - Cole Ragans (KC) Royals list Ragans (thumb) as their probable starting pitcher for Tuesday's game in Detroit, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
6:51 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored during the Royals' 2-0 win over the White Sox on Saturday.
6:40 PM - Lucas Erceg (KC) earned his fifth save the season in Saturday's 2-0 win over the White Sox, striking out one batter in a perfect ninth inning.
6:37 PM - Michael Wacha (KC) (2-0) earned the win against the White Sox on Saturday, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out seven across eight scoreless innings.
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.
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