Royals pitcher Cole Ragans suffers rehab setback with elbow injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 11:58 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans has faced a setback in his injury rehabilitation, the team announced on June 13. Ragans, who was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 8 due to a left elbow impingement, threw a limited bullpen session this week. Manager Matt Quatraro noted Ragans felt unwell during play catch and had to cut his session short. Previously, he made a rehab start at Triple-A Omaha on May 23 and was anticipated to return soon. The injury history includes missing significant time in prior seasons due to groin and shoulder issues.
- •Cole Ragans was placed on the injured list on May 8.
- •He has a 4.84 ERA in this season's appearances.
- •Ragans's injury issues have included groin and shoulder injuries.
- •The Royals are assessing Ragans with additional testing.
- •Seth Lugo has also been sidelined with a concussion injury.
- 12:51 AMESPN MLB — Royals' Ragans (elbow) has injury rehab setback
- 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — Royals LHP Coler Ragans suffers setback in injury rehab
"Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans has experienced a setback during his injury rehab, the team said Saturday. A 2024 All-Star, Ragans was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 8 with a left elbow impingement. Ragans (1-4, 4.84 ERA) threw a bullpen session on Wednesday before having a similar session limited on Friday.
"Royals left-hander Cole Ragans, who went on the injured list on May 8 with a left elbow impingement, had a setback in his injury rehab and will undergo further testing.
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External links- ESPN MLBJun 14, 2026, 12:51 AMRoyals' Ragans (elbow) has injury rehab setback
Royals left-hander Cole Ragans, who went on the injured list on May 8 with a left elbow impingement, had a setback in his injury rehab and will undergo further testing.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 11:32 PMRoyals LHP Coler Ragans suffers setback in injury rehab
Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans has experienced a setback during his injury rehab, the team said Saturday. A 2024 All-Star, Ragans was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 8 with a left elbow impingement. Ragans (1-4, 4.84 ERA) threw a bullpen session on Wednesday before having a similar session limited on Friday.
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