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The Miami Marlins play the Kansas City Royals with a 1-0 series lead

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Scheduled for surgery Estevez will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder next week, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Estevez began throwing in bridge league games at the Royals' complex in Arizona last week but wasn't making much progress, so the team will shut him down for the season, and the right-hander will go under the knife to address his strained rotator cuff. The 33-year-old appeared in just one game for the Royals this year, during which he gave up six earned runs while recording just one out. Kansas City is likely to decline his $13 million club option for next season.

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The Kansas City Royals seek to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory against the Cleveland Guardians

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The Kansas City Royals lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians

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The Cleveland Guardians host the Kansas City Royals to start a three-game series

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Sees game action Saturday Estevez (shoulder) threw in a game at the Royals' Arizona complex on Saturday, Joel Penfield of KC Sports Network reports.

Impact Estevez retired four of the five hitters he faced while showing increased velocity, per Penfield. The veteran right-hander is expected to pitch again in Arizona before embarking on a rehab assignment as he works his way back from a right rotator cuff strain. Estevez has been shelved for virtually all of 2026, hitting the injured list April 1 due to a left foot contusion before suffering the shoulder injury during a rehab appearance May 6.

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The Detroit Tigers aim to stop their four-game skid with a victory over the Kansas City Royals

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The Kansas City Royals lead 2-0 in a four-game series against the Athletics

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Nearing rehab assignment Estevez (shoulder) could begin a rehab assignment this week, MLB.com reports.

Impact Estevez has been progressing in his recovery from a right rotator cuff strain, throwing bullpen sessions that have him on the verge of embarking on a rehab assignment. Given the right-hander's lengthy layoff, the Royals are likely to give him extended time to find his footing in the minor leagues before returning to the big-league roster. The 33-year-old has been out since April 1, initially due to a left foot contusion before suffering the shoulder injury in a rehab outing May 6.

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Royals meet the Athletics with 1-0 series lead

The Kansas City Royals lead 1-0 in a four-game series with the Athletics

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Royals host the Athletics in first of 4-game series

The Kansas City Royals start a four-game series at home against the Athletics on Monday

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Slated to throw bullpen Sunday Estevez (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen Sunday before being re-evaluated to determine his next steps, per MLB.com.

Impact Estevez has been on the injured list since April 1, initially due to a left foot contusion before suffering a right rotator cuff strain during a rehab outing May 6. The veteran right-hander began a mound progression Aug. 7 and has yet to experience any hiccups, though how he feels after Sunday's session will be key in determining when a return to game action could come. The Royals have struggled mightily to fill the closer role in Estevez's absence this season, with Steven Cruz currently serving as the top option in the ninth inning.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

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The Los Angeles Angels and Kansas City Royals meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

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The Chicago Cubs will attempt to continue a five-game win streak with a victory over the Kansas City Royals

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Cubs visit the Royals to open 3-game series

The Kansas City Royals begin a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Friday

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Nearing mound work Estevez (shoulder) is scheduled to start a mound progression Friday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Estevez started a throwing program July 17 and is nearing a return to mound work as his rehab from a right rotator cuff strain continues. Progressing to throwing off the mound is a positive step, though the right-hander will need to check more boxes, including facing hitters and embarking on a rehab assignment, before returning to the Royals becomes a real possibility. The veteran has been on the injured list for virtually the entire season, hitting the shelf April 1 after just one regular-season appearance due to a left foot contusion.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

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