Scouting Report: Benjamin Cowles
Chicago Cubs | 3B
Overall
Summary
Cole Ragans, 28-year-old All-Star left-handed pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to May 7, 2026, with left elbow impingement (Valgus Extension Overload/VEO or "pitcher's elbow"). Ragans exited his start against Cleveland after 3 innings on May 8 with soreness and tightness in his tricep and back of elbow. He received a lubricant injection and will be shut down for 3-4 days before resuming baseball activities. Manager Matt Quatraro expects a minimal IL stay with no structural damage confirmed. Ragans has a history of two previous Tommy John surgeries (2018, 2019) and missed significant time last season with rotator cuff strain. He expressed optimism about recovery and stated this injury is different from his previous elbow surgeries.
Strengths
- No structural damage confirmed
- Lubricant injection treatment administered
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