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Cole Ragans Scheduled to Throw a Bullpen on Wednesday
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen on Wednesday, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Ragans has been on the 15-day injured list since early May due to a left elbow impingement. He was shut down from his initial attempt to come back in late May after experiencing renewed stiffness in the elbow, which could lead Kansas City to be extra cautious with him this time around. Across 35 1/3 innings (eight starts) before the injury, Ragans recorded a 1-4 record with a 4.84 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and 45 strikeouts. The 28-year-old struggled mightily with command, issuing walks to 15.2% of the batters he faced. Ragans emerged as a fantasy ace in 2024 when he posted a 3.14 ERA with 223 strikeouts across 186 1/3 innings, but he's struggled with injuries and inconsistency since then. Still, the left-hander's ability to miss bats provides him with significant fantasy upside. Barring a setback, Ragans could be on track to return to the Royals rotation in late June or early July.
Source: MLB.com - Anne Rogers
Source: MLB.com - Anne Rogers
