Ragans’ Elbow Surgery Sets 2027 Return | Kansas City Royals News

Cole Ragans, the Royals’ ace pitcher and Cy Young runner-up, is sidelined for 10-12 months after undergoing UCL repair surgery — not Tommy John — following elbow impingement setbacks. Though he’s been out since May, the team expected him back in 2027, not 2026. Despite past Tommy John surgeries, Ragans’ recovery outlook is optimistic, and the Royals are confident in his resilience and mindset as they navigate life without their top arm. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a3c354528262b33c