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James McArthur Suffers Setback
Kansas City Royals reliever James McArthur (elbow) suffered a setback in his recovery from a fractured right elbow, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. McArthur has two screws placed in the elbow over the offseason, but wasn't responding well and has since had the screws removed. He's undergoing tests to determine the next course of action, and his return timeline is unclear. In 56 2/3 innings (57 games) for the Royals in 2024, McArthur was 5-7 with a 4.92 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 49 strikeouts, and 18 saves. He lost the closer role to Lucas Erceg in the middle of the season and was pushed even further down the bullpen pecking order when Kansas City signed Carlos Estevez this past winter. Given this latest setback, it seems unlikely that McArthur will pitch in 2025. If he requires a second elbow procedure, he may miss time in 2026 as well.
Source: MLB.com - Anne Rogers
Source: MLB.com - Anne Rogers
