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Reuters
2 days ago
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Royals' Cole Ragans told to rest for four weeks
June 19 - Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro announced Wednesday that All-Star starting pitcher Cole Ragans won't throw for four weeks in an effort to calm his mild rotator cuff strain. "No surgery," Quatraro told reporters. "No injection. Just rest." Ragans, who was placed on the 15-day injured list June 11, has not pitched since June 5. If he fulfills the Royals' plan for four weeks of rest since his last outing, then the earliest the 27-year-old left-hander will resume throwing is July 4. After earning 2024 All-Star Game recognition to highlight his 11-9 season and 3.14 ERA, Ragans has fashioned a 2-3 record with a 5.18 ERA in 10 starts this year. While those statistics suggest Ragans has struggled, he's averaging 14.1 strikeouts per nine innings, which leads all MLB starters. According to Baseball Savant, Ragans' strong peripheral numbers give him an expected ERA of 2.61 while his Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP) is 2.19. --Field Level Media
Washington Post
2 days ago
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- Washington Post
Royals' Ragans will be shut down for 4 weeks with a mild rotator cuff strain
ARLINGTON, Texas — Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans will be shut down for four weeks from the last time he threw because of a mild rotator cuff strain. 'No surgery. No injection. Just rest,' manager Matt Quatraro said Wednesday. The 27-year-old Ragans, an All-Star for Kansas City last season, was recently reevaluated after being placed on the 15-day injured list last Wednesday. That happened six days after he returned from an IL trip for a left groin strain and allowed five runs in only three innings at St. Louis.
Associated Press
3 days ago
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- Associated Press
Royals' Ragans will be shut down for 4 weeks with a mild rotator cuff strain
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans will be shut down for four weeks from the last time he threw because of a mild rotator cuff strain. 'No surgery. No injection. Just rest,' manager Matt Quatraro said Wednesday. The 27-year-old Ragans, an All-Star for Kansas City last season, was recently reevaluated after being placed on the 15-day injured list last Wednesday. That happened six days after he returned from an IL trip for a left groin strain and allowed five runs in only three innings at St. Louis. Ragans is 2-3 with a 5.18 ERA in 10 starts this season. He was acquired in a June 2023 trade with Texas and went 11-9 last season with a 3.14 ERA, ranking fifth in the majors with 223 strikeouts. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Royals' Ragans will be shut down for 4 weeks with a mild rotator cuff strain
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans throws during the first inning in the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, June 5, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane) ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans will be shut down for four weeks from the last time he threw because of a mild rotator cuff strain. 'No surgery. No injection. Just rest,' manager Matt Quatraro said Wednesday. Advertisement The 27-year-old Ragans, an All-Star for Kansas City last season, was recently reevaluated after being placed on the 15-day injured list last Wednesday. That happened six days after he returned from an IL trip for a left groin strain and allowed five runs in only three innings at St. Louis. Ragans is 2-3 with a 5.18 ERA in 10 starts this season. He was acquired in a June 2023 trade with Texas and went 11-9 last season with a 3.14 ERA, ranking fifth in the majors with 223 strikeouts. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
14-06-2025
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Royals make crucial Cole Ragans roster move
The post Royals make crucial Cole Ragans roster move appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Kansas City Royals (32-20) are firmly in the American League Wild Card picture after two-plus months of baseball, and they have their stout pitching staff to thank for it. Despite scoring 16 runs in its previous two games versus the St. Louis Cardinals, KC's lineup has lumbered through the first third of the campaign. If the ballclub is going to survive a crowded AL Central, that must change. Until it does, however, manager Matt Quatraro will need as many competent arms as possible. Advertisement One returned on Thursday night. The Royals activated All-Star Cole Ragans from the injured list, per Anne Rogers. He is starting the second game of a double-header versus the Cardinals — Kansas City lost the first one in extra innings, 6-5. The organization is designating righty Thomas Hatch for assignment in order to accommodate Ragans' return. The left-handed starting pitcher, who finished fourth in 2024 AL Cy Young voting after posting a 3.14 ERA and 223 strikeouts, has not pitched since suffering a groin strain in his May 16 start against the Cards. Before landing on the IL, Ragans was already enduring adversity. He owns a 2-3 record with a 4.53 ERA through 45 2/3 innings of work. There is reason to believe that those numbers are due to improve, however. Ragans has 72 strikeouts, which translates to a fantastic 37.7 strikeout percentage. There is obviously more to pitching beyond generating swings and misses, but if healthy, he has the ability to perplex batters. It might take a little time to take shake off the rust, though, as evidenced by the four runs and seven hits he surrendered in his rehab start for Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Unfortunately, the Royals do not have the luxury of exercising considerable patience, hence why they called up top prospect Jac Caglianone after less than a year in the minor leagues. KC is counting on Cole Ragans to set the tone in what could be a nice series victory in St. Louis. For his sake, hopefully the 27-year-old's outing goes better than the last time he faced this team. Advertisement Ragans has surrendered one run after two innings at time of print. Related: Royals' star rookie joins Fernando Valenzuela on exclusive list Related: Royals' Jac Caglianone's dad has proud moment before prospect's MLB debut
