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Royals make important Cole Ragans, Carlos Estevez announcements before Tigers game

The Kansas City Royals will play the Detroit Tigers on Friday night in the first matchup of a three-game series. Before the game, the ball club made multiple announcements. Ace Cole Ragans was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left elbow impingement. Closer Carlos Estevez was returned from his rehab assignment. Additionally, […] The post Royals make important Cole Ragans, Carlos Estevez announcements before Tigers game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Royals announce new starter vs. Guardians amid Noah Cameron injury

The Kansas City Royals are preparing for the second contest of a four-game series against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night. Kansas City earned an impressive 6-2 win against the Guardians on Monday to begin the series. At 16-19, the Royals are now just 1.5 games behind the 18-18 Guardians and Detroit Tigers for first […] The post Royals announce new starter vs. Guardians amid Noah Cameron injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Royals closer Carlos Estevez’s injury recovery gets crucial update

Kansas City Royals star closer Carlos Estevez has made only one appearance so far this season. Estevez is currently on the IL with a foot injury. The Royals All-Star is working hard to return, and manager Matt Quatraro shared an important update on his recovery ahead of Friday night’s game against the Seattle Mariners, via […] The post Royals closer Carlos Estevez’s injury recovery gets crucial update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Royals’ Carlos Estevez sees lights at end of injury return tunnel

Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estevez pitched one third of an inning before an injury shut him down. But barring anything unforeseen, there’s a chance the closer is back on the mound sooner rather than later. General manager JJ Picollo told reports that Estevez is hoping to start a rehab assignment over the next five […] The post Royals’ Carlos Estevez sees lights at end of injury return tunnel appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Royals’ Carlos Estevez hits 15-day IL with foot injury

The Kansas City Royals have placed closer Carlos Estevez on the 15-day injured list with a left foot contusion, retroactive to March 29, following an injury sustained during his season debut against the Atlanta Braves, the team announced Wednesday. Michael Harris II’s 103.5 mph comebacker struck the right-hander just below the ankle in the ninth […] The post Royals’ Carlos Estevez hits 15-day IL with foot injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Royals’ Carlos Estevez still in walking boot with IL decision looming

Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estevez has started his 2026 season off on the wrong foot, no pun intended. An ankle contusion has forced Estevez to wear a walking boot. He is still in the boot on Monday as the Royals evaluate his injury, via Anne Rogers of MLB.com. With an off day on Tuesday, […] The post Royals’ Carlos Estevez still in walking boot with IL decision looming appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 Fantasy Baseball: Closer Confidential – Updating Bullpen Confidence Grades

It’s only been four days, but we saw some pretty impressive — and impressively scary — situations in MLB bullpens already. In fantasy baseball, every save can be vital, since a limited number of players can be counted on to provide them. Closer Confidential is our regular series in which I ...

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Royals’ Carlos Estevez gets murky injury update amid ankle issue

The Kansas City Royals are on the verge of getting swept in their series against the Atlanta Braves, but they still have one game to go. It looks like they’ll have to do so without one of their key players, as Carlos Estevez is dealing with an ankle injury. The latest update was that he […] The post Royals’ Carlos Estevez gets murky injury update amid ankle issue appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Braves Make Mauricio Dubon Decision Before Series Finale with Royals

The Atlanta Braves are 2-0 to start the season! And Atlanta captured a 6-2 victory on Saturday night thanks to a huge walk-off Grand Slam by newcomer Dominic Smith. Now, Atlanta will go for the sweep over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday afternoon, but Braves manager Walt Weiss has made an important lineup decision […] The post Braves Make Mauricio Dubon Decision Before Series Finale with Royals appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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