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Royals manager Matt Quatraro informed reporters, including Anne Rogers of MLB.com, that right-handers Stephen Kolek and Luinder Avila will both undergo Tommy John surgery tomorrow.

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Royals place rookie RHP Luinder Avila (forearm) on 15-day injured list

Kansas City right-hander Luinder Avila is scheduled for medical testing on Monday after the Royals placed the starting pitcher on the 15-day injured list on Sunday due to right forearm tightness.

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

Royals Rookie Luinder Avila Emerging as 2027 Rotation Candidate

The Kansas City Royals' rotation has endured another injury-filled season, much like last year. Health concerns have plagued the group throughout the season, most notably when ace Cole Ragans' season was cut short after he underwent left elbow surgery.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / July 21

Luinder Avila's latest strong start guides Royals past Giants

Luinder Avila allowed two runs (one earned) while setting career highs with seven strikeouts and 6 1/3 innings, while Vinnie Pasquantino and Nick Loftin each had two hits and an RBI as the Kansas City Royals won 3-2 over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / July 13

Luinder Avila is the Royals closer of the future

Coming into the 2026 season, a lot of excitement surrounded the Royals and their starting pitching depth. That quickly evaporated in a little over a month after a slew of injuries.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 18

Royals Rookie Turns Heads With Strong Bounce-Back Performance

The Kansas City Royals avoided a sweep by the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, winning the series finale 6-2. While the offense took control early with solo home runs from Carter Jensen, Lane Thomas, John Rave and Michael Massey, the pitching staff did its part as well.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 18

Kansas City Royals news: Royals flex their muscles in the nation’s capital

Luinder Avila bounced back with a career best start against the Nationals, writes Jaylon Thompson. The Royals have raved about Avila’s stuff since signing him as an international free agent in 2018.

MLB News / Royals Review / June 6

Royals at Twins, June 6, 1:10 CT

The Royals dropped last night’s contest 5-3 to the Twins after a disastrous, 4-run bottom of the 6th inning. It evens the four-game series at a game apiece, with the Royals taking Thursday’s contest 8-6.

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Kansas City Royals News / ESPN / April 3

With Wacha out sick, Royals turn to prospect Avila

The Kansas City Royals have recalled right-hander Luinder Avila from Triple-A Omaha to start the series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / April 2

Luinder Avila called up, to start Friday

The Royals will call up Luinder Avila from Omaha to start Friday’s game against the Brewers, according to MLB.com reporter Anne Rogers. Michael Wacha was originally scheduled to start on Friday, but will be pushed back due to illness.

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Umpire Jeremie Rehak takes a scary pitch to the mask during WBC semifinal

Jeremie Rehak absolutely ate one during Monday’s World Baseball Classic semifinal. The veteran MLB umpire Rehak was behind the plate for the WBC semifinal between Venezuela and Italy.

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

Royals Prospect Eyeing Potential Role With Strong Spring Performance

The Kansas City Royals have plenty to look forward to in the 2026 season. The club made several notable additions during the offseason and is counting on continued development from some of its young players.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 21

Royals Manager Delivers Strong Take on Luinder Avila’s Future

Kansas City Royals pitching prospect Luinder Avila is a player within the organization’s farm system who has drawn attention. He is someone to watch this spring training after making his MLB debut late last season.

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / February 3

Luinder Avila Is the Most MLB-Ready Arm in the Royals’ System

The Kansas City Royals’ rotation was one of baseball’s best in 2025, ranking sixth in fWAR and seventh in starters’ ERA league-wide. Impressively, they achieved this without much help from 2024 All-Stars Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo, who combined for just 2.6 fWAR in 2025 versus 9.6 the year prior.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / September 9, 2025

Scouting profile: Luinder Avila

We have officially reached September, and the Royals are looking to make their final push into the postseason. As part of September expanded roster, the Royals brought up reliever Luinder Avila.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 19, 2024

Royals Select Three Players To 40-Man Roster

The Royals have selected left-hander Noah Cameron, right-hander Luinder Avila, and right-hander Eric Cerantola to their 40-man roster ahead of this evening Rule 5 Draft protection deadline, per a team announcement.

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