This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Royals injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
2B Jonathan India
Injury: Left shoulder soreness
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Was pinch-hit for on July 29 after feeling shoulder soreness and was out of the lineup on July 30. Manager Matt Quatraro said India "feels good," but the team is being cautious. (updated: July 30)
LHP Daniel Lynch IV
Injury: Left elbow nerve irritation
IL date: July 6 (15-day IL)
Expected return: August
Status: Began rehab assignment on July 26 and threw 22 pitches in Double-A. Moved to Triple-A on July 29 and threw two scoreless innings. (updated: July 30)
RHP Michael Lorenzen
Injury: Left oblique strain
IL date: July 14 (15-day IL, retroactive to July 11)
Expected return: August
Status: Suffered oblique strain while dealing with illness on July 12. Threw a bullpen July 29 and tentatively scheduled for a four-up modified simulated game on July 31. (updated: July 29)
RF Jac Caglianone
Injury: Left hamstring strain
IL date: July 27 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Mid-August
Status: Sustained hamstring strain while running in outfield on July 26. Club considers it "mild." Was participating in defensive drills at first base July 29. (updated: July 29) More >>
INF/OF Nick Loftin
Injury: Concussion
IL date: July 23 (7-day)
Expected return: August
Status: Got kicked in the head on July 22 while making a diving tag at third base, and evaluation after game showed mild concussion. Participated in defensive drills July 29. (updated: July 29)
LHP Cole Ragans
Injury: Left rotator cuff strain
IL date: June 11 (retroactive to June 8); transferred to 60-day IL on July 8
Expected return: Late August
Status: Is on a consistent throwing program and playing catch up to 120 feet during week of July 28. (updated: July 29) More >>
LHP Kris Bubic
Injury: Left rotator cuff strain
IL date: July 27 (15-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Shut down for remainder of 2025 season with left rotator cuff strain. Injury will not require surgery, but he needs extended rest. Expects normal offseason. (last updated: July 28) More >>
OF Mark Canha
Injury: Left elbow epicondylitis
IL date: July 8 (10-day IL)
Expected return: August
Status: Received injection July 8 to help elbow soreness. Began throwing after All-Star break and hit for the first time on July 28. (updated: July 28)
2B Michael Massey
Injury: Left ankle sprain, right wrist injury
IL date: June 10 (retroactive to June 8)
Expected return: Early August
Status: Rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Omaha on July 22, where he'll play almost every day to get timing back. (updated: July 25)
RHP Alec Marsh
Injury: Right shoulder soreness
IL date: March 24; transferred to 60-day IL on May 2
Expected return: TBD
Status: Has been shut down since end of June with more shoulder soreness and received an injection week of July 21. (updated: July 25) More >>
RHP James McArthur
Injury: Right elbow surgery
IL date: March 24; transferred to 60-day IL on May 1
Expected return: TBD
Status: Suffered setback in July when he underwent another procedure to remove the second screw that was put in during offseason elbow surgery. Both screws that were put in to help fix an olecranon fracture have been removed. Still undergoing tests to determine next steps. (updated: July 18)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
July 29
• LHP Rich Hill: Designated for assignment
• RHP Thomas Hatch: Selected from Triple-A Omaha
July 28
• RHP Seth Lugo: Signed two-year extension with vesting option for 2028
July 27
• OF Randal Grichuk: Activated to 26-man roster
• OF Jac Caglianone: Placed on 10-day IL (left hamstring strain)
• LHP Kris Bubic: Placed on 15-day IL (left rotator cuff strain)
• RHP Jonathan Bowlan: Recalled from Triple-A Omaha