Royals' Cole Ragans expected to have elbow surgery soon
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:36 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Cole Ragans, a pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, is anticipated to undergo surgery to address a left elbow impingement. This injury has kept him sidelined since early May, as confirmed by Royals manager Matt Quatraro in a press conference on Tuesday. The specific timeline for the surgery has not been detailed, but it represents a significant step in Ragans' recovery process.
- •Cole Ragans has been out since early May due to elbow issues.
- •Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro confirmed the likely surgery.
- •Timeline for surgery has not been established yet.
- •Ragans' return is crucial for the Royals' pitching depth.
- 12:28 AMESPN MLB — Royals' Ragans likely to have surgery on elbow
"Cole Ragans is expected to undergo surgery to fix a left elbow impingement that has sidelined him since early May, Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro told reporters Tuesday.
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