Scouting Report: Cole Ragans
Kansas City Royals | SP
Overall
Summary
Cole Ragans, 2024 All-Star left-hander for the Kansas City Royals, has been placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to May 7 due to left elbow impingement (Valgus Extension Overload). Ragans exited Wednesday's start against Cleveland after 3 innings and 58 pitches due to triceps and elbow tightness. Medical evaluation revealed VEO diagnosis. Royals administered lubricant injection and plan minimal IL stay with 3-4 day shutdown. Manager Matt Quatraro expressed optimism about quick recovery with no structural damage. Ragans has battled injuries throughout career, missing half of 2025 with rotator cuff and groin strains. Currently posting 4.84 ERA through 8 starts in 2026 with 10 home runs allowed.
Strengths
- No structural damage confirmed
- Ragans optimistic about quick recovery
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