Ryan Bergert out for the year following Tommy John surgery

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Ryan Bergert of the Kansas City Royals is out for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. The recovery period typically ranges from 12 to 16 months.

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Ryan Bergert underwent Tommy John surgery
Recovery time is typically 12-16 months
Bergert had a 4.43 ERA in 40.2 innings this season
He was acquired from the Padres last summer
Royals pitching prospect Ben Kudrna also had elbow surgery

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Sep 3, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Ryan Bergert (38) pitches during the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images You can never have enough pitching. The Royals acquired Ryan Bergert from the Padres last summer hoping he could provide additional depth to their starting rotation. He impressed with a 4.43 ERA and 39 strikeouts in 40.2 innings over eight starts, but was sent to Omaha to begin this season. He exited his third start with an injury with right elbow discomfort. The Royals announced today that Bergert successfully underwent Tommy John surgery this week to reconstruct his right ulnar collateral ligament. The typical timeline after Tommy John surgery requires 12-16 months of recovery. Bergert had a 3.66 ERA in 76.1 innings in his debut season last year, split between the Padres and Royals. He was acquired with pitcher Stephen Kolek for catcher Freddy Fermin last July. Kolek is currently out with an oblique injury, although he has begun a rehab assignment in Omaha. MLB.com reporter Anne Rogers also reports that Royals pitching prospect underwent an olecranon stress fracture fixation surgery on his elbow. The typical recovery time for that injury is 3-6 months. Kudrna had a 5.30 ERA in 105.1 innings in the minors last year, and made just one start for Omaha. MLB Pipeline ranks him as the #9 prospect in the organization.

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What is the recovery time for Tommy John surgery?

The typical recovery time for Tommy John surgery is 12 to 16 months.

What were Ryan Bergert's stats before his surgery?

Before his surgery, Ryan Bergert had a 4.43 ERA and 39 strikeouts in 40.2 innings over eight starts this season.

Who did the Royals acquire Ryan Bergert from?

The Kansas City Royals acquired Ryan Bergert from the San Diego Padres last summer.

Ryan Bergert out for the year following Tommy John surgery

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