Cole Ragans to have elbow surgery Wednesday for Royals

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Cole Ragans to have elbow surgery Wednesday for Royals
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Kansas City Royals pitcher Cole Ragans will undergo elbow surgery on Wednesday to assess the extent of his injury. Manager Matt Quatraro stated that Ragans was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow impingement on May 8, and subsequently moved to the 60-day injured list on June 17. The surgery will be performed by Neal ElAttrache, with the team awaiting clarity on the injury's severity. Ragans, who was a 2024 All-Star, has struggled with injuries in recent seasons, including significant time missed for both a left groin strain and various shoulder issues.

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  • Cole Ragans scheduled for elbow surgery on Wednesday.
  • Manager Matt Quatraro says injury details will emerge post-surgery.
  • Ragans on IL since May 8 with left elbow impingement.
  • He moved to the 60-day injured list on June 17.
  • Ragans has a history of multiple injuries, including Tommy John surgeries.
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  • 9:24 PMYahoo SportsRoyals’ Ragans to undergo elbow surgery Wednesday
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Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans will undergo elbow surgery on Wednesday that will determine the degree of repair needed, manager Matt Quatraro said Saturday. A 2024 All-Star, Ragans went on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow impingement on May 8. Neal ElAttrache is scheduled to perform the surgery.

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Royals left-hander Cole Ragans will undergo elbow surgery on Wednesday that will determine the degree of repair needed, manager Matt Quatraro said Saturday.

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