Cole Ragans placed on the Injured List
Royals Review • • sports
Key Points:
- The Royals placed pitcher Cole Ragans on the 15-day Injured List due to left elbow impingement, specifically valgus extension overload, a condition common among pitchers from repetitive throwing.
- Ragans exited his recent start early with soreness and tightness in his tricep and elbow; he has a history of elbow injuries including two Tommy John surgeries and a recent rotator cuff strain.
- To fill Ragans' spot in the rotation, the Royals recalled Stephen Kolek, who has delivered six quality starts in six appearances over the last two seasons.
- The team also recalled pitcher Steven Cruz from Triple-A Omaha and optioned Eric Cerantola back to the minors after his brief Major League debut this week.
