Kansas City Royals

82-80
3rd in AL Central
NEWS
Mon, Feb 23, 2026

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.

Sun, Feb 22, 2026

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.

Sat, Feb 21, 2026

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.

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

9:27 AM - Elias Diaz (KC) Royals signed Diaz to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training.

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

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.

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

12:11 PM - Kris Bubic (KC) (shoulder) threw a live batting practice session Saturday, Jaylon Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

Mon, Feb 16, 2026

2:52 PM - Salvador Perez (KC) (thumb) took live batting practice during Monday's full-squad workout, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Feb 15, 2026

2:59 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) (hamstring) took live batting practice against teammate Stephen Kolek on Sunday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Fri, Feb 13, 2026

5:37 PM - John Means (KC) (Achilles) signed a two-year, minor-league contract with the Royals on Friday.

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

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.

Wed, Feb 11, 2026

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.

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

1:51 PM - Luke Maile (KC) Royals re-signed Maile to a minor-league contract Thursday with an invitation to spring training.

Wed, Feb 04, 2026

10:06 AM - Brandon Drury (KC) signed a minor-league contract Wednesday with the Royals that includes an invitation to big-league spring training.

Fri, Jan 30, 2026

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.

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

7:14 PM - Eli Morgan (KC) signed a minor-league contract, which includes an invitation to spring training, with the Royals on Thursday.

Tue, Jan 27, 2026

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.

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

5:44 PM - Nick Mears (KC) agreed to a one-year, $1.9 million contract with the Royals on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

5:39 PM - John Schreiber (KC) agreed to a one-year, $3.715 million contract with the Royals on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

4:32 PM - Bailey Falter (KC) (biceps) agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the Royals on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

4:20 PM - Kyle Isbel (KC) (hamstring) agreed to a one-year, $2.7 million contract with the Royals on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

3:32 PM - Daniel Lynch IV (KC) agreed to a one-year, $1.025 million contract with the Royals on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

1:07 PM - Michael Massey (KC) agreed to a one-year, $1.57 million contract with the Royals on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.

Wed, Jan 07, 2026

2:47 PM - Josh Rojas (KC) Royals signed Rojas to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Mon, Jan 05, 2026

2:19 PM - Jorge Alfaro (KC) Royals signed Alfaro to a minor-league contract Monday, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports.

Wed, Dec 24, 2025

12:09 PM - Helcris Olivarez (KC) agreed Wednesday with the Royals on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

10:25 AM - Abraham Toro (KC) Royals signed Toro to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.

9:56 AM - Matt Strahm (KC) Royals acquired Strahm from the Phillies on Friday in exchange for Jonathan Bowlan, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Dec 16, 2025

1:20 PM - Salvador Perez (KC) suffered a left thumb injury Sunday while playing in the Venezuelan Winter League, Al Son de la LVBP reports.

Sat, Dec 13, 2025

6:49 PM - Nick Mears (KC) Brewers traded Mears to the Royals on Saturday alongside Isaac Collins in exchange for Angel Zerpa, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

6:41 PM - Isaac Collins (KC) Brewers traded Collins to the Royals on Saturday alongside Nick Mears in exchange for Angel Zerpa, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Fri, Dec 12, 2025

4:04 PM - Jose Cuas (KC) Royals signed Cuas to a minor-league contract Friday.

12:56 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) Royals and Garcia (hamstring) avoided arbitration by agreeing to a five-year contract extension with a club option for 2031 on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

11:50 AM - Kevin Newman (KC) Royals signed Newman to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training Friday.

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

6:46 PM - Lane Thomas (KC) (foot) signed a contract with the Royals on Thursday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Dec 09, 2025

9:54 AM - Jonathan India (KC) Royals plan to keep India at second base in 2026 rather than playing him at multiple positions, Ken Rosenthal of Athletic reports.

Mon, Dec 08, 2025

6:48 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) suffered a strained hamstring Sunday while playing for Tiburones de La Guaira in the Venezuelan Winter League, Marcos Grunfeld of El Emergente reports.

Fri, Nov 21, 2025

4:06 PM - Jonathan India (KC) Royals and India avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $8 million contract, Ken Rosenthal of Athletic reports.

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

7:42 PM - Alex Lange (KC) Royals are signing Lange to a one-year contract, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

4:12 PM - James McArthur (KC) (elbow) signed a one-year contract with the Royals on Thursday, avoiding arbitration.

Tue, Nov 18, 2025

6:55 PM - Ben Kudrna (KC) Royals selected Kudrna's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Nov 11, 2025

2:05 PM - Mason Black (KC) Royals acquired Black from the Giants on Tuesday in exchange for Logan Martin.

Mon, Nov 10, 2025

4:08 PM - Kameron Misner (KC) Royals acquired Misner from the Rays on Monday in exchange for cash considerations.

Sat, Nov 08, 2025

3:48 PM - Connor Kaiser (KC) signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Saturday.

Tue, Nov 04, 2025

3:54 PM - Kyle Wright (KC) Royals placed Wright on outright waivers Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Mon, Nov 03, 2025

5:27 PM - James McArthur (KC) (elbow) has begun a throwing program, MLB.com reports.

5:24 PM - Kris Bubic (KC) (shoulder) has been cleared to begin a throwing program in November, MLB.com reports.

5:12 PM - Lucas Erceg (KC) (shoulder) will undergo imaging Monday in hopes of being cleared to begin a throwing program, MLB.com reports.

5:07 PM - Ryan Bergert (KC) (elbow) was cleared in November to begin a throwing program, MLB.com reports.

5:04 PM - Alec Marsh (KC) underwent surgery in October to repair a labral tear in his right shoulder, MLB.com reports.

Mon, Sep 29, 2025

9:49 AM - Daniel Lynch IV (KC) (6-2) earned the win Sunday against the Athletics. He allowed no hits or walks while striking out three over 2.1 perfect innings.

9:41 AM - Michael Massey (KC) went 4-for-5 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 9-2 victory over the Athletics.

9:36 AM - Maikel Garcia (KC) went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI, a run scored and a walk in Sunday's win over the Athletics.

9:26 AM - Carter Jensen (KC) went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Sunday's victory over the Athletics.

7:59 AM - Mike Yastrzemski (KC) went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs, a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 9-2 victory over the Athletics.

7:46 AM - Cole Ragans (KC) didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Athletics, allowing two hits and one walk over 4.1 scoreless innings. He struck out eight.

Sun, Sep 28, 2025

1:28 PM - Jac Caglianone (KC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Sat, Sep 27, 2025

7:22 PM - Jac Caglianone (KC) isn't in the Royals' lineup for Saturday's game versus the Athletics.

Fri, Sep 26, 2025

6:00 PM - Michael Massey (KC) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.

Wed, Sep 24, 2025

10:09 AM - Tyler Tolbert (KC) went 1-for-3 with two steals in Tuesday's 8-4 victory over the Angels.

10:00 AM - Adam Frazier (KC) went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Angels.

8:23 AM - Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and one run scored in Tuesday's 8-4 victory over the Angels.

8:14 AM - Maikel Garcia (KC) went 3-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI, three runs scored and a walk in Tuesday's win over the Angels.

7:51 AM - Cole Ragans (KC) (3-3) earned the win Tuesday, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk over five innings against the Angels. He struck out 10.

Sun, Sep 21, 2025

7:33 PM - Michael Wacha (KC) (9-13) took the loss against the Blue Jays on Sunday, allowing six runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out four across five innings.

12:18 PM - Seth Lugo (KC) manager Matt Quatraro confirmed Sunday that Lugo (back) won't return this season, Jackson Stone of MLB.com reports.

11:06 AM - Michael Massey (KC) isn't in the Royals' starting lineup Sunday versus the Blue Jays.

11:03 AM - Jac Caglianone (KC) (elbow) is starting in right field and batting eighth Sunday against Toronto.

8:35 AM - Taylor Clarke (KC) allowed no hits and a walk with no strikeouts over a scoreless inning Saturday against the Blue Jays.

Sat, Sep 20, 2025

3:34 PM - Jonathan India (KC) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.

Fri, Sep 19, 2025

6:14 PM - Seth Lugo (KC) (back) hasn't resumed throwing after a recent setback and Royals manager Matt Quatraro said a 2025 return is a "long shot," Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

3:27 PM - Carter Jensen (KC) will start in the designated hitter spot and bat leadoff Friday against the Blue Jays.

3:23 PM - Jonathan India (KC) is out of the lineup for Friday's contest against the Blue Jays.

3:20 PM - Lucas Erceg (KC) Royals placed Erceg on the 15-day injured list Friday due to a right shoulder impingement.

3:09 PM - Steven Cruz (KC) Royals activated Cruz (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Friday.

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

1:36 PM - Bailey Falter (KC) (biceps) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

12:09 PM - Luinder Avila (KC) Royals recalled Avila from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

12:08 PM - John Rave (KC) Royals recalled Rave from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

12:04 PM - Kyle Isbel (KC) Royals placed Isbel on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a left hamstring strain.

11:59 AM - Ryan Bergert (KC) Royals placed Bergert on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right elbow strain.

11:24 AM - Jonathan India (KC) is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Mariners.

11:21 AM - Kyle Isbel (KC) (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Mariners.

11:17 AM - Steven Cruz (KC) (shoulder) struck out two and gave up a hit and no walks over 1.1 innings in a rehab appearance for Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Wed, Sep 17, 2025

3:36 PM - Jonathan India (KC) is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Mariners.

3:19 PM - Luinder Avila (KC) Royals optioned Avila to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

3:17 PM - Cole Ragans (KC) Royals activated Ragans (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

8:44 AM - Michael Wacha (KC) (9-12) took the loss Tuesday, allowing seven runs on nine hits and no walks over 2.2 innings against the Mariners. He recorded no strikeouts.

8:38 AM - Carter Jensen (KC) went 3-for-4 with a double, two homers, three RBI and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 12-5 loss to the Mariners.

Tue, Sep 16, 2025

5:30 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) is slated to start Thursday's game versus the Mariners in Kansas City, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

5:14 PM - Seth Lugo (KC) (back) did not respond well to his bullpen session Monday, so he will be shut down for a few more days, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

3:36 PM - Carter Jensen (KC) will start at catcher and bat eighth in Tuesday's game against the Mariners.

3:33 PM - Adam Frazier (KC) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Mariners.

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