Kansas City Royals Share Injury Updates on 2 Pitchers

The Kansas City Royals are looking to build some momentum in 2026 following a difficult start to the season. Injuries have impacted the team, however. On Wednesday, the Royals shared updates on two pitchers.

Right-handed pitcher Ryan Bergert had successful right ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery on Wednesday. Additionally, right-handed pitcher Ben Kudrna underwent successful olecranon stress fracture fixation surgery.

Bergert, 26, spent time with both the San Diego Padres and the Royals during the 2025 season. Overall, he pitched to a 3.66 ERA across 19 outings (15 starts). He has not pitched in 2026.

Kudrna, 23, is the Royals' No. 9 overall prospect. He does not throw especially hard, but he features a good changeup and his ceiling is rather high. Kudrna has made 87 total appearances in the minor leagues (83 starts) and he has pitched to a 4.39 ERA overall. He appeared in only one game at Triple-A in 2026.

The Royals will continue to monitor and provide updates on both pitchers' injury statuses as they are made available.

More Royals Injury Updates

As mentioned, injuries have impacted the Royals this year. Vinnie Pasquantino exited the team's game on Wednesday against the Athletics with low back tightness. According to Cody Tapp, Royals general manager JJ Picollo said he does not expect Pasquantino to land on the injured list.

Pasquantino is being considered day to day at the moment. It seems as if his injury is not too serious, but it will be a situation to closely monitor.