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The Kansas City Royals suffered a pair of devastating pitching injuries Tuesday, with right-hander Stephen Kolek and pitcher Luinder Ávila both set to miss the remainder of the 2026 season.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Stephen Kolek, Luinder Avila To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

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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Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 20

Royals place pitcher on IL with flexor strain

The Kansas City Royals added another pitcher to their growing injured list before Sunday’s game against the San Diego Padres, placing right-hander Stephen Kolek on the 15-day injured list with a right flexor strain after activating him from the restricted list.

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Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 20

Royals Place Stephen Kolek On 15-Day Injured List

Prior to today’s 19-2 loss to the Padres, the Royals activated right-hander Stephen Kolek from the restricted list and placed Kolek on the 15-day injured list due to a right flexor strain. K.C.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / July 19

Royals RHP Stephen Kolek (flexor) hurt on rehab assignment, placed on IL

The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Stephen Kolek on the 15-day injured list on Sunday after he strained his right flexor during a rehab start.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 19

Stephen Kolek Placed on 15-Day Injured List as Royals' Injury Woes Continue

It has been a rough first half of the 2026 season for the Kansas City Royals. At 40-59, Kansas City has also been plagued by injuries that have affected every part of the roster.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / July 19

Royals Lose Another Pitcher to Injury

The Kansas City Royals suffered another blow to their pitching staff on Sunday, placing right-hander Stephen Kolek on the 15-day injured list with a right flexor strain after reinstating him from the Restricted/Family Medical Leave list.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Why Stephen Kolek Isn't a Fantasy Baseball Sell Despite Regression

'Tis the season to sell before regression sets in. Although fantasy managers might want to pump the brakes before throwing Stephen Kolek to the wolves.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / June 14

Stephen Kolek shuts down Astros to help Royals avoid sweep

Stephen Kolek allowed five hits over 7 1/3 stellar innings and Maikel Garcia had three hits with three RBIs, as the Kansas City Royals avoided a series sweep by the visiting Houston Astros with their 4-0 victory Sunday.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

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

Royals May Have Found a Reliable Arm as Pitcher Continues to Shine

The Kansas City Royals are back in the win column after taking the series from the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. While the offense seemed to wake up during the series, there was one player who anchored the team during its 5-0 win on Saturday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 24

After complete-game shutout, Royals pursue another win vs. Mariners

After Stephen Kolek gave the Kansas City Royals' bullpen a day off, Seth Lugo will try to help claim a series win against the visiting Seattle Mariners on Sunday afternoon.

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Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / May 23

Royals' Stephen Kolek fires 4-hit CG shutout vs. Mariners

Stephen Kolek threw a complete-game shutout to lead the host Kansas City Royals to a 5-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. Kolek (3-0), who threw his first complete-game shutout last May with the San Diego Padres, struck out two and limited the Mariners to four hits and one walk.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 13

Royals’ Stephen Kolek Could Earn Bigger Role in Starting Rotation

The Kansas City Royals dropped Game 1 of their series against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, falling 6-5. In the latest episode of "One Royal Way," host Joel Penfield breaks down the loss and discusses the Royals’ pitching situation as the season continues.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 5

Royals Turn to Stephen Kolek for Start as Noah Cameron Misses Time

The Kansas City Royals announced shortly after their 6-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday that Noah Cameron is dealing with back tightness. Right-hander Stephen Kolek will make his first start of the season Tuesday.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 27

Royals’ Stephen Kolek Diagnosed With Oblique Strain

Royals righty Stephen Kolek has been diagnosed with a “Grade 1+” strain of his oblique, per Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Kolek’s original diagnosis of a strain came yesterday, but the Royals sent him for additional testing — the results of which they’ve now received.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / February 26

Royals RHP Stephen Kolek dealing with left oblique strain

Kansas City Royals right-hander Stephen Kolek will miss at least five to seven days and possibly longer after sustaining a left oblique strain. Kolek felt tightness in his left side while warming up for a relief appearance during Wednesday's spring training game against the Seattle Mariners.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 26

Royals pitcher suffers oblique strain, severity still being determined

Spring training has opened for all 30 MLB teams as they prepare for their 2026 campaigns. The Kansas City Royals have worked to bolster their roster, but their roster just took a minor hit.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9

Royals have received interest in Ryan Bergert, Stephen Kolek

Kansas City Royals president of baseball operations J.J. Picollo is on record about the club’s willingness to trade from their rotation for outfield help.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 6, 2025

Padres Recall Starting Pitcher, Option Stephen Kolek In Surprise Move

The San Diego Padres recalled left-handed pitcher Kyle Hart from Triple-A El Paso, optioning right-hander Stephen Kolek in a corresponding move on Sunday.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 28, 2025

How Padres’ Stephen Kolek made obscure MLB history vs Marlins

On Tuesday night, the San Diego Padres hosted the Miami Marlins for what was one of the craziest games of the 2025 MLB season. Young hurler Stephen Kolek started for the Friars.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11, 2025

Padres rookie makes history in 21-run win

The San Diego Padres are having a special season, and Saturday’s game was just another example of it. San Diego defeated the Colorado Rockies in a 21-0 game.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 11, 2025

Padres make history in Coors Field romp over Rockies

The San Diego Padres have never had a game like they had on Saturday night in Denver. In fact, there hasn't been a game like what was witnessed at Coors Field in more than a century.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 4, 2025

Padres Make Major Roster Move Ahead of Sunday’s Series Finale

The San Diego Padres are adjusting their rotation to allow Stephen Kolek to make his major league debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to reports.

San Diego Padres News / Inside The Diamonds / May 4, 2025

San Diego Padres Roster Moves 5/4/25

The Padres beat the Pirates yesterday 2-1 in Pittsburgh. They close out the series this afternoon. The Padres enter play today with a 21-11 record. Sitting in second place in the NL West a game an a half back from the Dodgers.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 17, 2025

Padres Insider Reveals Favorite for 5th Starter Competition

For the last few weeks, San Diego Padres right-hander Stephen Kolek has made the transition from the bullpen to the rotation this spring. According to Padres insider AJ Cassavell, Kolek's hard work in camp will pay dividends for the 27-year-old.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 3, 2024

Padres Reliever's Season Ends Because of Forearm Injury

The San Diego Padres announced a handful of transactions on Sunday, including moving right-handed reliever Stephen Kolek to the 60-day injured list. The right-hander landed on the IL a month ago with forearm tendonitis, and now his move to the 60-day IL effectively ends his regular season.