Cole Ragans Fantasy Stats

Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans (elbow) didn't bounce back well from his minor-league rehab start on Saturday with Triple-A Omaha, manager Matt Quatraro told Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Ragans felt similar symptoms in his elbow as before, although he didn't feel anything while pitching on Saturday. He is being shut down for two to three days before being re-evaluated. It's unfortunate news after the 28-year-old southpaw gave up one run with three strikeouts in 4 1/3 innings in his rehab start over the weekend. Ragans is on the 15-day injured list with an impingement in his left elbow and appeared to be making strides towards potentially rejoining the Royals' starting rotation in the near future, but now that's all up in the air. The former first-rounder by the Texas Rangers in 2016 was a fantasy ace as a first-time All-Star in 2024, but he has dealt with injuries over the last two seasons. Before his elbow injury landed him on the IL, Ragans went 1-4 this year with a 4.84 ERA and 1.41 WHIP with 45 K's and 23 walks in eight starts across 35 1/3 innings. He should still be stashed everywhere for his strikeout upside.

Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans (elbow) delivered a strong start in his first rehab outing for Triple-A Omaha on Saturday as he works back from an elbow injury. Ragans allowed one earned run on three hits and one walk while striking out three over a controlled outing that marked a positive step in his recovery process. The left-hander, a first-round pick in the 2016 MLB Draft, appears to be trending toward a return that could stabilize the Royals rotation. Ragans posted a breakout 2024 season with a 3.14 ERA over 32 starts and has shown the ability to miss bats at a high level when healthy. He has made only 21 starts across the past two seasons due to injuries, but remains expected to operate as a top-of-rotation arm once activated. Kansas City has not set a timeline for his next outing, but his rehab debut puts him firmly on track for a potential return soon.

The Kansas City Royals expect left-hander Cole Ragans (elbow) to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Saturday with Triple-A Omaha. Ragans has finally been cleared to return to game action after throwing some bullpen sessions in the last week. Saturday will be his first performance since he was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 6 with a left-elbow impingement. The talented southpaw is expected to need a couple of rehab starts in the minors before the Royals put him back in their big-league starting rotation. The 28-year-old left-hander was excellent in 2024, going 11-9 for the Royals with a 3.14 ERA (2.99 FIP) and 1.14 WHIP with a career-high 223 strikeouts and 67 walks in 186 1/3 innings over 32 starts, but he made only 13 starts last year due to injury, and the injury bug has reared its head for him again in 2026. Ragans was 1-4 in his first eight starts in 2026 before going on the IL with a 4.84 ERA (6.19 FIP) and 1.41 WHIP, but he also had 45 K's in 35 1/3 frames and should remain stashed in an IL spot in most fantasy leagues while he recovers to see if he can rediscover his 2024 form.

Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans (elbow) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session in Kansas City on Sunday that went as expected, according to MLB.com. If all goes well with Ragans when he plays catch on Monday and Tuesday, he will throw another bullpen on Tuesday. Ragans was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 8 with a left-elbow impingement, but he could return to KC's starting rotation by the end of May if he can avoid any setbacks. It's unclear as of now if the Royals will want to see Ragans go on a minor-league rehab assignment. Despite being limited to only 13 starts in 2025 due to injuries and dealing with the injury bug again early in 2026, Ragans is still rostered in over 90% of Yahoo leagues for his strikeout upside. He has a 1-4 record and 4.84 ERA (6.18 FIP) through his first eight starts of this season, but he also has 45 strikeouts and 23 walks in his 35 1/3 innings pitched. Ragans was money for fantasy managers in 2024, recording a career-high 223 strikeouts with a 3.14 ERA across 32 starts in his first full season with the Royals.

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans (elbow) is making progress while rehabbing his injured elbow. Manager Matt Quatraro said that the 28-year-old has been playing catch with increased intensity, velocity, and volume. He also threw a few pitches off the mound, likely testing his arm to see if it could withstand the increased workload. While this should not be confused with a bullpen session, it is a good sign that he is likely ready to advance to that stage of his recovery soon. The hope is that he can progress to a formal bullpen session after playing catch once more. The left-hander has been out of action since May 8 with a left elbow impingement. His return will not be rushed, as he is arguably Kansas City's best pitcher both now and for the future.

Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans (elbow), who is on the 15-day injured list with a right-elbow impingement, played catch on Sunday and again on Tuesday, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Manager Matt Quatraro said that both of Ragans' throwing sessions went well, but Tuesday's was better, which is a good sign. He is still considered day-to-day based on how he feels, but the expectation is that Ragans will play catch again on Wednesday. The 28-year-old southpaw isn't expected to have a lengthy stay on the IL, and he should be stashed in all fantasy leagues while he recovers. Ragans, a former first-rounder by the Texas Rangers in 2016, wasn't pitching all that well before his injury -- he went 1-4 with a 4.84 ERA (6.20 FIP) and 1.41 WHIP -- but he also had 45 strikeouts in 35 1/3 innings over his eight starts. He carries intriguing strikeout upside, even though injuries have bothered him since his first All-Star campaign in 2024. Ragans is currently rostered in 93% of Yahoo leagues.

The Kansas City Royals announced on Friday that they placed left-hander Cole Ragans (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 7) with a left-elbow impingement and recalled right-handers Stephen Kolek and Steven Cruz from Triple-A Omaha in corresponding moves. The Royals said on Thursday that Ragans was pulled from his last outing early on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians due to a valgus extension overload in his left elbow. Even though Ragans said he was feeling better on Thursday, he will be forced to miss at least the next two weeks. Kolek figures to get the first crack at replacing Ragans in the team's starting rotation in the short term. Ragans, 28, was a first-time All-Star in 2024, when he went 11-9 with a 3.14 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and 223:67 K:BB in 186 1/3 innings pitched across a career-high 32 starts for KC. He made only 13 starts in 2025 due to injury, though, and now he's hurt again after just eight starts in 2026. Ragans has gone 1-4 with a 4.84 ERA and 1.41 WHIP with 45 strikeouts and 23 walks in 35 1/3 frames, also allowing a league-high 10 home runs. He's rostered in 95% of Yahoo leagues and is worth holding to see if he can rediscover his 2024 form once he's healthy.

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans (elbow) is dealing with valgus extension overload, according to manager Matt Quatraro. The southpaw was forced to make an early exit from his start on Wednesday after three innings of work. The Royals are optimistic that Ragans won't require a stint on the Injured List. Ragans is going to rest for the next few days before the team decides how to proceed going forward. For now, Ragans is day-to-day, but fantasy managers shouldn't be shocked if he does end up on the shelf.

Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro said that he doesn't think left-hander Cole Ragans' elbow/triceps injury is serious and is hopeful that he makes his next start, according to Royals broadcaster Joel Goldberg. Ragans felt his elbow/triceps in the third inning of his outing against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, and the Royals wanted to be cautious, which is why they pulled him. The 28-year-old southpaw tossed three shutout innings with one hit allowed, two walks, and four strikeouts before hitting the showers early. The Royals will likely send Ragans for testing, at which point we'll have a better idea of whether he'll have to miss any time. Ragans has been up and down so far in 2026, but it looked like he was about to have a really good performance against Cleveland before his arm injury on Wednesday. He's currently 1-4 on the season with a 4.84 ERA and 1.41 WHIP with 45 punchouts and 23 walks in 35 1/3 frames over his eight starts. Ragans has really been hurt by the long ball, surrendering a league-high 10 long balls.

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans (elbow, triceps) exited early from his start on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians due to elbow and triceps soreness, per Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star. Ragans threw 68 pitches across three scoreless innings, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out four. The 28-year-old has gotten off to a slow start to the 2026 season, pitching to a 4.84 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with 45 strikeouts across 35 1/3 innings (eight starts). While the exact nature of Ragans' injury is not yet clear, any elbow issue is obviously a major concern for the left-hander. Should Ragans require a trip to the injured list, right-hander Stephen Kolek could be the favorite to take his spot in the Kansas City rotation.