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Kansas City Royals star closer Carlos Estevez has made only one appearance so far this season. Estevez is currently on the IL with a foot injury. The Royals All-Star is working hard to return, and manager Matt Quatraro shared an important update on his recovery ahead of Friday night’s game against the Seattle Mariners, via Jaylon T.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / April 2

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Estevez, Snell, Westburg

Carlos Estevez landed on the injured list, days after he suffered a foot injury during the Royals’ first series of the year against the Braves. It marked one of several injury-related notes from the first day of April.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / March 31

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Estevez, Polanco, Ponce

For the first time in years, Blue Jays pitcher Cody Ponce pitched in an MLB regular-season game after he spent several years in Korea and Japan. Unfortunately for the right-hander, it ended prematurely due to a knee injury.

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Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Royals’ J.J. Picollo Shares Carlos Estevez Injury Update Before Twins Game

The Kansas City Royals were already hoping that Monday would bring better news on their closer, Carlos Estevez. Instead, things appear to be heading in the wrong direction. Royals general manager J.J.

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Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 29

Royals Considering Temporary Role Change For Carlos Estevez

Carlos Estevez‘s 2026 season has started in about as rough a fashion as possible, as the Royals closer was charged with six runs (including Dominic Smith‘s

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / March 29

Kansas City Royals might have a Carlos Estevez problem

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 2

Royals Closer's Dominant Season Should Earn Him Top Honor For 2025

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 15

Royals Manager Discusses Carlos Estevez's Injury: 'Really Mild'

The Kansas City Royals are falling out of postseason contention. They won on Sunday by a final of 10-3 over the playoff-bound Philadelphia Phillies, but lost the series and are now at .500 entering the final two weeks of the regular season.

MLB News / Just Baseball / August 27, 2025

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Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / June 27, 2025

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MLB News / Just Baseball / January 30, 2025

Royals Bolster Bullpen, Sign Carlos Estévez to Two-Year Deal

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 29, 2025

All-Star closer agrees to deal with AL playoff team

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 29, 2025

Royals interrupt their quiet offseason by adding former All-Star pitcher

His 2024 season was his best yet, in a sense, as his 2.45 ERA was a personal low.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 22, 2025

Reds remain in talks with top unsigned reliever

The Reds remain in conversation with Carlos Estévez, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / December 15, 2024

Philadelphia Phillies, Two Others 'Showing Interest' in Carlos Estevez

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / December 7, 2024

Philadelphia Phillies Closer Carlos Estevez Predicted To Land $33 Million Contract

It's tough to get a feel for what the Philadelphia Phillies plan to do with Carlos Estevez. Most rumors suggest that he'll be on his way out, but after trading for him at the deadline, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Phillies make a long-term commitment to the right-hander.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / November 17, 2024

Potential Phillies Estevez Replacement Should Be Buy Low Addition This Offseason

Losing Carlos Estevez would be difficult for the Philadelphia Phillies after they traded a decent package for him at the deadline. It was uncertain if they viewed him as a rental, but from the looks of things, that might be the case.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / November 8, 2024

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 28, 2024

Phillies pay worthwhile price to land former All-Star closer

Phillies pay steep but worthwhile price to land former All-Star closer

The Philadelphia Phillies paid a steep price to acquire former All-Star closer Carlos Estevez from the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. However, the return should be well worth it.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 25, 2024

Phillies showing interest in shutdown Angels closer

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 3, 2024

Angels' Carlos Estevez Made Big Change After Struggling to Finish 2023 Season

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Carlos Estévez has been strategic with his training this offseason. After an outstanding start to his season in 2023, Estévez struggled, particularly with endurance during the final two months.