Ragans Out Indefinitely

Cole Ragans, Kansas City Royals’ key strikeout pitcher, is headed to the operating table for elbow surgery, with the exact procedure unknown until the moment it’s performed—leaving the team in the dark about his return timeline. Already struggling with a depleted rotation, the Royals lose a vital arm who’d racked up 45 Ks in just 8 starts. His absence forces deeper roster adjustments and adds pressure on GM J.J. Picollo and manager Matt Quatraro as the team fights to stay afloat in last place in the AL Central. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/04c55b7a337db86a