The Royals will be without Cole Ragans for an extended period due to a rotator cuff strain, as he seeks a second opinion on his shoulder. This marks Ragans’ second stint on the injured list this season, having previously missed time with a groin strain. Kansas City will continue with a five-man rotation of Seth Lugo, Kris Bubic, Michael Wacha, Michael Lorenzen, and rookie Noah Cameron, while they await Ragans’ recovery timeline, which is unlikely to see him return before the All-Star Break.
