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No, nobody was injured in the 2026 Home Run Derby. However, even during the 2026 All-Star Game break, there is still injury-related news. Namely, rehab assignments, as several players currently on the IL were in action on the 13th.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / July 3

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Rodriguez, Ragans, Perez

Kansas City Royals fans received updates on several injured players, one of whom being Cole Ragans. Ragans, who’s missed most of 2026 due to injury, is going to miss more time.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Royals' Ace is Officially Done for the Year

The Kansas City Royals braced themselves for the worst possible outcome for their ace pitcher. On Wednesday, Cole Ragans saw his frustrating season come to an abrupt end after undergoing successful surgery on the UCL of his throwing elbow.

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Luke Maile and Stephen Kolek return to Royals, plus more bad injury news for Cole Ragans

The Royals have made a lot of transactions today, which could be exciting for fans hoping for a shakeup, but they’re mostly internal to the team. The first announced move was to reinstate Stephen Kolek to the 26-man roster from the Family Medical Emergency List.

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Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 2

Cole Ragans Undergoes UCL Sugery

Royals left-hander Cole Ragans underwent surgery on the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow, reports Anne Rogers of MLB.com. It was reported last week that Ragans would be undergoing elbow surgery, but the details of the procedure weren’t clear.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 28

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Ragans, Trout, Langford

The past two seasons have not been kind to Cole Ragans, who’s been on the IL multiple times. And now, Ragans will have another hurdle to climb metaphorically, as the Royals’ ace will undergo surgery this upcoming week to resolve an elbow injury.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / June 27

Royals ace Cole Ragans to undergo elbow surgery July 1

Kansas City Royals ace Cole Ragans will undergo surgery on his left elbow on July 1, according to MLB.com. The extent of the damage will not be known until the operation, performed by Dr.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 24

Royals' Cole Ragans Recovery Takes Another Turn for the Worse

The Kansas City Royals cannot seem to catch a break with injuries this season. From Opening Day through the present, injuries have impacted players throughout the roster, with some even seeing their seasons come to an early end.

Athletics News / Lookout Landing / June 24

Mariners News: Randy Arozarena, Jack Leiter, and Cole Ragans

Good morning everyone! Pittsburgh native Cole Young had a homecoming to remember last night, delivering the go-ahead homer in a 3-2 Mariners victory over the Pirates.

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Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / June 23

Royals LHP Cole Ragans headed for elbow surgery

Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro said prior to Tuesday's game at Tampa Bay that Royals ace Cole Ragans is expected to undergo elbow surgery. Ragans, who served as the team's Opening Day starter each of the last three seasons, has not pitched in the big leagues since May 6 due to an impingement in his left elbow.

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Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 23

Cole Ragans Likely To Undergo Elbow Surgery

Royals manager Matt Quatraro says that left-hander Cole Ragans will likely require some kind of surgery on his elbow. “We anticipate it being a surgical procedure,” Quatraro said, per Jaylon T.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 13

Cole Ragans Headed For Testing On Arm

After feeling discomfort during a throwing session, Royals left-hander Cole Ragans is headed for testing, manager Matt Quatraro told reporters, including Jaylon Thompson of the Kansas City Star.

MLB News / Royals Review / June 6

Royals at Twins, Saturday 6/6

Something I wrote in last night’s recap keeps parading through my mind. This team was constructed to be a team with a high floor and enough talent to be play consistently above-average but without top-end potential outside Bobby Witt Jr.

Athletics News / Dice City Sports / May 27

Athletics Spark Buzz with Potential Royals Trade for All-Star Pitcher Boasting a 3.76 ERA

The Athletics are nearing a decision on their long-term home in the city of Las Vegas. Once finalized, they are expected to pursue pitching upgrades to complement their strong young lineup.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26

Cole Ragans Pauses Rehab After Experiencing Elbow Stiffness

Royals left-hander Cole Ragans will be shut down from throwing for the next few days after feeling stiffness in his elbow. Kansas City’s ace went to the injured list with a left elbow impingement in early May.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 25

Royals' Cole Ragans Faces New Obstacle During Recovery Process

The Kansas City Royals have dealt with several injuries to their pitching staff this month. From the rotation to the bullpen, multiple key arms are currently sidelined with injuries.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Royals' Cole Ragans Set to Return From Elbow Injury

For now, it appears that the Kansas City Royals have avoided the worst-case scenario for their ace Cole Ragans. The big southpaw is expected to start a rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha on Saturday before returning to his MLB team.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 9

Royals Place Cole Ragans on Injured List Following Early Exit Wednesday

The Kansas City Royals announced Friday that left-handed starter Cole Ragans has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 7, because of a left elbow impingement.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8

Royals’ Cole Ragans drops ‘pissed off’ admission after landing on injured list

The Kansas City Royals placed starting pitcher Cole Ragans on the injured list on Friday. Ragans exited his most recent start early with an injury and was ultimately placed on the IL with a left elbow impingement.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Royals pitcher Cole Ragans gives injury update as he awaits test results

The Kansas City Royals are awaiting clarity on Cole Ragans after the left-hander exited Wednesday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians with left triceps and elbow soreness.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / May 6

Royals' Cole Ragans leave game with triceps, elbow soreness

Kansas City starting pitcher Cole Ragans left the Royals' Wednesday game against the Cleveland Guardians after the third inning due to left triceps and elbow soreness, the team announced.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Royals Announce Cole Ragans News After Leaving Guardians Game

The Kansas City Royals entered Wednesday’s series finale against the Cleveland Guardians on the road looking to win the series with their ace on the mound in left-hander Cole Ragans.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / April 8

Cole Ragans eager to lead Royals to series win vs. Guardians

Cole Ragans will look to guide the visiting Kansas City Royals to a series victory when he starts Wednesday afternoon's game against fellow left-hander Joey Cantillo and the Cleveland Guardians.

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / March 15

A Healthy Cole Ragans Will Immensely Help the 2026 Royals

The Kansas City Royals have leaned on their starting pitching for success over the past two seasons. In 2024, the Royals’ rotation ranked second in ERA at 3.55.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 22

Royals' Cole Ragans Just Got Some Bulletin Board Material

One of the Kansas City Royals' biggest perceived advantages last year was their starting pitching, and that began with ace Cole Ragans on opening day. Ragans, a 2024 All-Star and fourth-place Cy Young Award finisher, got off to a slightly bumpy start last year in terms of ERA, but he was striking out the world.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6, 2025

Key starter on comeback trail as Royals seek playoff spot

Cole Ragans is set to begin a rehab assignment on Sunday, with a scheduled two-inning start planned with Triple-A Omaha.

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 14, 2025

Royals' Cole Ragans Makes 4-Word Admission About 8th-Inning Exit Vs. Guardians

When the Kansas City Royals needed a stopper, Cole Ragans was there. The Royals dropped the first two games of their weekend series against the Cleveland Guardians, meaning they trailed 4-1 in the season series as well.