Royals Closer Estévez Sidelined by Rotator Cuff Strain, Rehab Reset Targets June Return
Royals closer Carlos Estévez has been diagnosed with a rotator cuff strain and will be shut down from throwing for three weeks, with a reevaluation at the end of May. A rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha was halted by shoulder discomfort, effectively restarting his recovery and pushing a likely return to late June. The injury compounds Kansas City's bullpen struggles and raises questions about Estévez’s contract option, with the team considering a potential 60-day IL move while Lucas Erceg handles save chances in his absence.
