Royals anticipate surgery for pitcher Cole Ragans after elbow injury

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans is expected to undergo elbow surgery, as confirmed by manager Matt Quatraro. Ragans has been sidelined since May 6 due to elbow impingement. After a recent MRI yielded inconclusive results, the team plans to seek a second opinion. Ragans has previously undergone Tommy John surgery twice, and this latest issue marks yet another setback for the 28-year-old. The Royals' pitching staff is already contending with several injuries, affecting both pitchers and position players.

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