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Updated May 19, 2026
Cole Ragans, 28-year-old All-Star left-hander for the Kansas City Royals, has been placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to May 7th due to left elbow impingement (valgus extension overload or "pitcher's elbow"). Ragans exited his Wednesday start against Cleveland after three innings due to soreness and tightness in his triceps and elbow. He received a lubricant injection and will be shut down for 3-4 days before resuming baseball activities. Medical evaluation confirmed no structural damage. Manager Matt Quatraro expects a minimal IL stay with hopes Ragans makes his next start. Ragans has a history of two previous Tommy John surgeries (2018, 2019) but stated this injury feels different. Currently posting a 4.84 ERA with 1.41 WHIP over 8 starts in 2026, down from his 2024 All-Star season (3.14 ERA, 32 starts). Injury history includes rotator cuff strain and groin strain last season.
Strengths
- + No structural damage confirmed
- + Optimistic player outlook on recovery
- + Manager expects minimal IL stay
- + Plan to return within required 15-day window
- + Capable of ace-type performance (3.14 ERA in 2024)
- + Lubricant injection treatment initiated
- + Young age (28) aids recovery potential
Injury Status: IL-15
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