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Back at full strength Kudrna (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list Monday.

Impact Kudrna has made a full recovery after undergoing olecranon stress fracture fixation surgery in late April. He made one appearance at Triple-A Omaha before landing on the IL, surrendering two runs on two hits and four walks while striking out two over two frames April 5 against Buffalo.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Kudrna (elbow) underwent olecranon stress fracture fixation surgery Wednesday.

Impact Kudrna suffered a stress fracture in his right elbow while making his season debut in the minors April 5, and he's now set to miss an extended period of time after undergoing surgery. The Royals haven't announced a return timeline for the 26-year-old righty, though he's likely to miss multiple months.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to Triple-A IL Kudrna was placed on Triple-A Omaha's injured list Friday due to right elbow discomfort, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kudrna may have tweaked his elbow during his last Triple-A outing against Buffalo on Sunday, when he yielded two runs on two hits and four walks while striking out two across two innings. He'll get a second opinion on his injury to determine a rehab program and recovery timeline.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Sent down to Omaha The Royals optioned Kudrna to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Impact Kudrna gave up 18 earned runs in just 11.1 innings during his first taste of Triple-A action last season. He continued to struggle this spring, allowing eight earned runs in 3.1 frames, and he'll now return to Omaha to right the ship.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Royals protect top prospects Kudrna, Zobac from Rule 5 Draft KANSAS CITY -- The Royals added two pitching prospects to the 40-man roster on Tuesday, ahead of the deadline to protect eligible players fr...

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • MLB.COM

Added to 40-man roster The Royals selected Kudrna's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 22-year-old righty spent most of last season at Double-A Northwest Arkansas, where he had a 4.21 ERA over 94 innings. Kudrna made four appearances for Triple-A Omaha late in the season and struggled at the highest level of the minors with a 14.29 ERA.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Here are Tuesday's top prospect performances from the Minors The first full week of second-half action kicked off with a number of impressive offensive performances. Top 50 prospect Owen Caissie (Cubs)...

JULY 23, 2025 • MLB.COM