Royals Hover Over Ragans’ Arm as Rotation Depth Comes Into Focus
The Kansas City Royals are monitoring Cole Ragans after he left a start with soreness in his triceps/elbow and hope it’s precautionary, potentially necessitating rotation depth from contenders like Stephen Kolek if Ragans or Noah Cameron land on the injured list. Meanwhile, Carlos Estévez exited a rehab appearance with shoulder discomfort, raising bullpen concerns as Lucas Erceg continues closing; the club’s depth will be tested as it navigates ongoing injuries.